Reason RT430

Technical Manual
GPS Grandmaster Clock

Platform Hardware Version: A

Platform Software Version: 05
Publication Reference: RT430-TM-EN-5

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Contents
TECHNICAL MANUAL 1
PREFACE 7
ACRONYMS AND ABBREVIATIONS 8
SAFETY SECTION 10
1 Chapter Overview 10
2 Health and Safety 10
3 Symbols 10
4 Installation, Commissioning and Servicing 11
4.1 Lifting Hazards 11
4.2 Electrical Hazards 11
4.3 Fusing Requirements 13
4.4 Equipment Connections 13
4.5 Pre-energisation Checklist 14
4.6 Peripheral Circuitry 14
4.7 Upgrading/Servicing 15
5 Decommissioning and Disposal 15
6 Standards Compliance 15
6.1 EMC Compliance 16
6.2 Product Safety 16
6.3 Installation Category 16
6.4 Protective Class 16
6.5 Environment 16
6.6 R&TTE Compliance 16
1. DESCRIPTION 17
1.1 INTRODUCTION 17
1.2 FOREWORD 18
1.3 KEY FEATURES 18
1.4 AVAILABLE MODELS 19
1.4.1 NETWORK PORTS 19
1.4.2 POWER SUPPLY 19
1.5 FRONT AND REAR VIEWS 20
1.6 TECHNICAL SPECIFICATIONS 21
1.6.1 POWER SUPPLY 21
1.6.2 GPS ANTENNA INPUT 21
1.6.3 GPS ANTENNA 22

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1.6.4 ANTENNA CABLE 22

1.6.5 INTERNAL OSCILLATOR 23
1.6.6 TTL LEVEL ELECTRICAL OUTPUTS (IRIG-B004/PPX/DCF77) 23
1.6.7 OPEN COLLECTOR ELECTRICAL OUTPUTS 24
1.6.8 OPTICAL OUTPUTS 24
1.6.9 AMPLITUDE MODULATED OUTPUTS 24
1.6.10 SERIAL PORT (RS232, RS422/485) 25
1.6.11 DRY-CONTACT RELAY (LOCKED) 25
1.6.12 EVENT INPUT 25
1.6.13 PRECISION TIME PROTOCOL PTP (IEEE 1588) 26
1.6.14 ETHERNET PORTS 26
1.6.15 ENVIRONMENT 26
1.6.16 DIMENSIONS, WEIGHT 28
2. INSTALLATION 29
2.1 UNPACKING 29
2.2 NORMAL USE OF THE EQUIPMENT 29
2.3 EXTERNAL INDICATIONS 29
2.4 ENVIRONMENT 30
2.5 MOUNTING 30
2.6 CONNECTORS 30
2.7 POWER SUPPLY 31
2.7.1 AC POWER CONNECTION 32
2.7.2 DC POWER CONNECTION 32
2.7.3 EARTHING (GROUNDING) 33
2.8 POWERING UP 33
2.9 GPS ANTENNA TERMINAL 34
2.10 TTL ELECTRICAL OUTPUTS 36
2.11 OPEN-COLLECTOR ELECTRICAL OUTPUTS 36
2.12 OPTICAL OUTPUTS 37
2.13 AMPLITUDE MODULATED OUTPUTS 38
2.14 SERIAL PORT (RS232, RS422/485) 38
2.15 DRY-CONTACT RELAY (LOCKED) 40
2.16 EVENT INPUT 40

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2.17 TYPE TEST 41

3. COMMUNICATION 45
3.1 COMMUNICATION 45
3.2 FACTORY DEFAULT SETTINGS 45
3.3 NETWORK PORT AND COMMUNICATION PROTOCOLS 46
3.4 DIRECT COMMUNICATION 46
3.5 COMMUNICATION VIA ETHERNET NETWORK 48
3.6 EQUIPMENT ACCESS 49
4. CONFIGURATION 50
4.1 WEB INTERFACE 50
4.2 NETWORK PARAMETERS 50
4.2.1 ETHERNET 1/2 51
4.2.2 DEFAULT GATEWAY 51
4.2.3 DNS SERVER 52
4.2.4 SENDING CONFIGURATION 52
4.2.5 CONFIGURATION SUMMARY 52
4.3 TIME FEATURES 53
4.3.1 TIME SETTINGS 54
4.3.2 SENDING CONFIGURATION 54
4.3.3 CONFIGURATION SUMMARY 55
4.4 SYNCHRONISM OUTPUTS 55
4.4.1 OUTPUTS 56
4.4.2 SERIAL DATAGRAM 57
4.4.3 CUSTOMIZABLE DATAGRAMS 57
4.4.4 SENDING CONFIGURATION 59
4.4.5 CONFIGURATION SUMMARY 59
4.5 PTP CONFIGURATION 62
4.5.1 PROFILE 62
4.5.2 DOMAIN NUMBER 63
4.5.3 NETWORK PROTOCOL 63
4.5.4 OPERATION MODE 63
4.5.5 DELAY MECHANISM 63
4.5.6 MASTER AND SLAVE CLOCKS 64

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4.5.7 PTP MESSAGES 64

4.5.8 SENDING CONFIGURATION 64
4.5.9 CONFIGURATION SUMMARY 65
4.6 CONFIGURATIONS CONTROL 67
4.6.1 CONFIGURATION MANAGEMENT 67
4.6.2 PASSWORD CONFIGURATION 68
5. OPERATION 69
5.1 LOCAL ACCESS (IHM) 69
5.1.1 STATE INDICATORS 69
5.1.2 DISPLAY MONITORING 69
5.2 REMOTE ACCESS (INTERFACE WEB) 70
5.2.1 MONITORING EQUIPMENT STATUS 70
5.2.2 GENERAL INFORMATION 71
5.2.3 EVENTS INPUT 72
6. MAINTENANCE 74
6.1 SYNCHRONISM FAILURE (LOCKED SIGNALING) 74
6.1.1 LOCKED INDICATOR (IHM) 74
6.1.2 REMOTE MONITORING (WEB INTERFACE) 74
6.1.3 DRY-CONTACT RELAY (LOCKED) 74
6.1.4 IRIG-B SIGNAL 75
6.1.5 PTP PROTOCOL 75
6.1.6 NTP PROTOCOL 75
6.1.7 SNTP PROTOCOL 75
6.2 FIRMWARE UPDATE 75
6.3 EQUIPMENT KEY CHANGE 76
6.4 CLEANING INSTRUCTIONS 78
6.5 EQUIPMENT RETURN 78
6.6 INSTRUCTIONS FOR EQUIPMENT REPAIR/SERVICE FOR SERVICE
PERSONNEL 78
APPENDIX A – CORTEC 80
APPENDIX B -IRIG-B STANDARD SUMMARY 82
APPENDIX C - PTP STANDARD CONCEPTS (IEEE1588) 87
APPENDIX D – SERIAL DATAGRAMS 93

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APPENDIX E - GPS ANTENNA DELAY COMPENSATION 97

APPENDIX F –APPLICATION EXAMPLES 99

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PREFACE

© 2014 Alstom Tecnologia S.A. All rights reserved.

Products developed by Alstom are continuously improved. The information this document contains reflects
this improvement, and for this Alstom it is subject to change without notice. Please make sure that this is
latest version of this document before proceeding. All specifications are subject to changes without prior
notice.

Certification to the ISO 9001:2008 quality standard is an example of this commitment.

We encourage and appreciate any feedback and will use it to improve our products and
services.

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ACRONYMS AND ABBREVIATIONS

AC - Alternating Current;

ACEB NEMEA - Acronyms and Abbreviations;

ASCII - American Standard Code for Information Interchange;

BMC - Best Master Clock;

BNC - Bayonet Neil Concelman connector;

Bps – Bytes per second;

bps - Bits per second;

CAT5 - Network Cable;

CF - Federal Constitution;

PLC – Programmable Logic Controller;

CMOS - Complementary Metal-Oxide-Semiconductor;

DB9 - Connector do type D-subminiature;

DC - Direct Current;

DCF77 - Time synchronism protocol Deutschland LORAN-C (Long Range Navigation - C) Frankfurt 77 (77,5
kHz);

DNS - Domain Name System;

DTE - Data Terminal Equipment;

E2E - End-to-end;

ETH - Abbreviation of the term Ethernet;

FW - Abbreviation of the term Firmware;

GND - Abbreviation of the term Ground;

GPS - Global Positioning System;

GPZDA - Serial Datagram format;

HTTP - Hypertext Transfer Protocol;

HTTPS - Hypertext Transfer Protocol Secure;

IEC - International Electrotechnical Commission;

IED - Intelligent Electronic Devices;

IEEE - Institute of Electric and Electronic Engineers;

IHM - Human-Machine Interface;

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IP - Internet Protocol;

IP40 - Degree of protection 40;

IRIG-B - Time synchronism protocol Inter Range Instrumentation Group (Rate Designation B);

LCD - Liquid Crystal Display;

MAC - Media Access Control;

NTP - Network Time Protocol;

OUT - Abbreviation of the term Output;

P2P - Peer-to-peer;

PLC- Programmable Logic Controller;

PPM - Pulse per minute;

PRP - Parallel Redundancy Protocol;

PPS - Pulse per Segundo;

PPX - Pulse per X s;

PTP - Precision Time Protocol;

RFC - Data formatting specification RFC 1951, DEFLATE; RJ45 - Ethernet Connector with 8 condutors;

RS232/485 - Serial port levels;

RT - Temporal Recorder (Alstom's Temporal Synchronization Equipment);

RX - Receiving data;

SNMP - Simple Network Management Protocol;

SNTP - Simple Network Time Protocol;

ST - Bayonet-lock connector;

TCP - Transmission Control Protocol;

TMARK - Daily pulses with programmable time;

TTL - Transistor-to-Transistor logic;

TX - Data transmission;

UDP - User Datagram Protocol;

UTC - Universal Time Coordinate.

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SAFETY SECTION

1 Chapter Overview

This chapter provides information about the safe handling of the equipment. The equipment must be properly
installed and handled in order to maintain it in a safe condition and to keep personnel safe at all times. You
must be familiar with information contained in this chapter before unpacking, installing, commissioning, or
servicing the equipment.

2 Health and Safety

Personnel associated with the equipment must be familiar with the contents of this Safety Information.

When electrical equipment is in operation, dangerous voltages are present in certain parts of the equipment.
Improper use of the equipment and failure to observe warning notices will endanger personnel.

Only qualified personnel may work on or operate the equipment. Qualified personnel are individuals who
are:

 familiar with the installation, commissioning, and operation of the equipment and the system to which it
is being connected.
 familiar with accepted safety engineering practises and are authorised to energise and de-energise
equipment in the correct manner.
 trained in the care and use of safety apparatus in accordance with safety engineering practises
 trained in emergency procedures (first aid).
The documentation provides instructions for installing, commissioning and operating the equipment. It
cannot, however cover all conceivable circumstances. In the event of questions or problems, do not take any
action without proper authorisation. Please contact your local sales office and request the necessary
information.

Each product is subjected to routine production testing for Dielectric Strength and Protective Bonding Continuity

3 Symbols

Throughout this manual you will come across the following symbols. You will also see these symbols on
parts of the equipment.

Caution: Refer to equipment documentation. Failure to do so could result in damage to the

equipment

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Risk of electric shock

Ground terminal. Note: This symbol may also be used for a protective conductor (ground) terminal if
that terminal is part of a terminal block or sub-assembly.

Protective conductor (ground) terminal

Both direct and alternating current

Instructions on disposal requirements

The term 'Ground' used in this manual is the direct equivalent of the European term 'Earth'.

4 Installation, Commissioning and Servicing

4.1 Lifting Hazards

Many injuries are caused by:

 Lifting heavy objects

 Lifting things incorrectly
 Pushing or pulling heavy objects
 Using the same muscles repetitively

Plan carefully, identify any possible hazards and determine how best to move the product. Look at other
ways of moving the load to avoid manual handling. Use the correct lifting techniques and Personal Protective
Equipment (PPE) to reduce the risk of injury.

4.2 Electrical Hazards

All personnel involved in installing, commissioning, or servicing this equipment must be

familiar with the correct working procedures.

Consult the equipment documentation before installing, commissioning, or servicing the

equipment.

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Always use the equipment as specified. Failure to do so will jeopardise the protection
provided by the equipment.

Removal of equipment panels or covers may expose hazardous live parts.

Do not touch until the electrical power is removed. Take care when there is
unlocked access to the rear of the equipment.

Isolate the equipment before working on the terminal strips.

Use a suitable protective barrier for areas with restricted space, where there
is a risk of electric shock due to exposed terminals.

Disconnect power before disassembling. Disassembly of the equipment may expose sensitive
electronic circuitry. Take suitable precautions against electrostatic voltage discharge (ESD) to
avoid damage to the equipment.

NEVER look into optical fibres or optical output connections. Always use optical power meters
to determine operation or signal level.

Testing may leave capacitors charged to dangerous voltage levels. Discharge capacitors by
reducing test voltages to zero before disconnecting test leads.

It is the responsibility of the user to ensure that the equipment is installed, operated and used
for its intended function in the manner specified by the manufacturer.

If the equipment is used in a manner not specified by the manufacturer, the protection
provided by the equipment may be impaired.

To reduce the risk of electrical shock, pre-insulated tubular pin terminals should be used on
the ends of the power connections. The pin terminals should be completely inserted into the
connector supplied with the unit so that no metallic parts are exposed.

Operate the equipment within the specified electrical and environmental limits.

Before cleaning the equipment, ensure that no connections are energized. Use a lint free cloth
dampened with clean water.

Integration of the equipment into systems shall not interfere with its normal functioning.

The functioning of the device has been certified under the circumstances described by the
standards mentioned on item 2.17 (Type Tests). Usage of the equipment in different
conditions from the specified in this manual might affect negatively its normal integrity.

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The equipment shall have all their rear connectors attached even if they are not being used, in
order to keep their levels of ingress protection as high as possible

Never manipulate liquid containers near the equipment even when it is powered off.

Avoid modification to the wiring of panel when the system is running.

4.3 Fusing Requirements

A high rupture capacity (HRC) fuse type with a maximum current rating of 10 Amps and a
minimum dc rating of 250 V dc may be used for the auxiliary supply (for example Red Spot
type NIT or TIA). Alternatively a miniature circuit breaker (MCB) of type C, 10A rating,
compliant with IEC 60947-2 may be used.

Reason devices contain an internal fuse for the power supply which is only accessed by
opening the product. This does not remove the requirement for external fusing or use of an
MCB as previously mentioned. The ratings of the internal fuses are:
RT430 unit: 2 Amp, type T, 250V rating

4.4 Equipment Connections

Terminals exposed during installation, commissioning and maintenance

may present a hazardous voltage unless the equipment is electrically
isolated.

Tighten M3 clamping screws of heavy duty terminal block connectors to a nominal torque of
1.0 Nm.
Tighten captive screws of header-type (Euro) terminal blocks to 0.5 Nm minimum and 0.6 Nm
maximum.

Always use insulated crimp terminations for voltage and current connections.

Always use the correct crimp terminal and tool according to the wire size.

In order to maintain the equipment’s requirements for protection against electric shock, other
devices connected to the RT430 shall have protective class equal or superior to Class I.

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Watchdog (self-monitoring) contacts are provided to indicate the health of the device on some
products. We strongly recommend that the user hard wire these contacts into the substation's
automation system, for alarm purposes.

Earth the equipment with the supplied PCT (Protective Conductor Terminal).

Do not remove the PCT.

The PCT is sometimes used to terminate cable screens. Always check the PCT’s integrity after
adding or removing such earth connections.

The user is responsible for ensuring the integrity of any protective conductor connections
before carrying out any other actions.

The PCT connection must have low-inductance and be as short as possible. For best EMC
performance, ground the unit using a 10 mm (0.4 inch) wide braided grounding strap.

All connections to the equipment must have a defined potential. Connections that are pre-
wired, but not used, should be earthed, or connected to a common grouped potential.

Pay extra attention to diagrams before wiring the equipment. Always be sure that the
connections are correct before energizing the circuits.

4.5 Pre-energisation Checklist

Check voltage rating/polarity (rating label/equipment documentation).

Check protective fuse or miniature circuit breaker (MCB) rating.

Check integrity of the PCT connection.

Check voltage and current rating of external wiring, ensuring it is appropriate for the
application.

4.6 Peripheral Circuitry

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Where external components such as resistors or voltage dependent resistors (VDRs) are
used, these may present a risk of electric shock or burns if touched.

Operation of computers and equipment connected to RT430 under environmental conditions

such as temperature and humidity that exceed the conditions specified in their respective
manuals can cause malfunctioning or even irreversible damage to them or the nearby
installation.

There might be situations in which the RT430 is operating within its environmental operational
range, but the computers, equipment connected to them or nearby equipment are operating
outside their operational range. That situation can cause malfunctioning and/or irreversible
damage to those devices. In that occasion the communication to the Reason equipment might
be compromised but its recording, operational and safety capacities will not be affected.

4.7 Upgrading/Servicing

Do not insert or withdraw modules, PCBs or expansion boards from the

equipment while energized, as this may result in damage to the equipment.
Hazardous live voltages would also be exposed, endangering personnel.

Internal modules and assemblies can be heavy and may have sharp edges. Take care when
inserting or removing modules into or out of the IED.

5 Decommissioning and Disposal

Before decommissioning, completely isolate the equipment power supplies (both poles of any
dc supply). The auxiliary supply input may have capacitors in parallel, which may still be
charged. To avoid electric shock, discharge the capacitors using the external terminals before
decommissioning.

Avoid incineration or disposal to water courses. Dispose of the equipment in a safe,

responsible and environmentally friendly manner, and if applicable, in accordance with
country-specific regulations.

6 Standards Compliance

Compliance with the European Commission Directive on EMC and LVD is demonstrated using a Technical
File.

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6.1 EMC Compliance

Compliance with IEC 60255-26:2013 was used to establish conformity.

6.2 Product Safety

Compliance with IEC 61010-1:2010 was used to establish conformity.

6.3 Installation Category

Compliance with IEC 61010-1:2010 Overvoltage Category II.

6.4 Protective Class

Protective Class I. This equipment requires a protective conductor (earth) to ensure user safety.

6.5 Environment

IEC 60068-2-1, IEC 60068-2-2, IEC 60068-2-30, IEC 60068-2-14, IEC 60255-21-1, IEC 60255-21-2. The
equipment shall always be installed in a specific cabinet or housing which will enable it to meet the
requirements of IEC 60529 with the classification of degree of protection IP54 or above.

6.6 R&TTE Compliance

Radio and Telecommunications Terminal Equipment (R&TTE) directive 99/5/EC.

Conformity is demonstrated by compliance to both the EMC directive and the Low Voltage directive, to zero
volts.

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1. DESCRIPTION

1.1 Introduction

RT430 - GPS Grandmaster Clock is a clock referenced to GPS satellites, whose main application is to be a
source of temporal synchronization signals in different formats and protocols to synchronize internal clocks
of equipment and systems based on digital processing.

It has high accuracy (100 ns) and signal stability, even in situations where there is loss of GPS satellites.
Provides temporal synchronization for applications as synchrophasor measurement, traveling wave fault
location, and other applications.

The timing information presented on the front display of the RT430 can be referenced local or UTC time and
can be modified by the DST rules defined by the user.

It supports the following protocols sync time:

 PTP (Precision Time Protocol) according to IEEE1588 standard, eliminating delay from message
processing which pass in other devices in the network;
 NTP/SNTP;
 IRIG-B004 (Demodulated);
 IRIG-B124 (Modulated);
 DCF77;
 Serial Datagrams through the RS232 and RS422/485 serial ports.

This User Manual is structured as follows:

Chapter 1 presents the description of the RT430, its applications, technical characteristics and presentation
of the manual.

Chapter 2 shows how the RT430 should be installed considering the power, cable connection, sync outputs,
etc.

Chapter 3 shows the communication mechanisms to access monitoring and configuration interfaces of the
RT430.

Chapter 4 describes how the RT430 should be configured according to the options parameter of timing
sources and network parameters.

Chapter 5 shows how to operate the RT430, describing the local interface access and status indicators for
operation and remote monitoring.

Chapter 6 describes concepts and procedures to maintain the RT430.

Appendix A presents the format of the signals that compose the standard IRIG-B timing.

Appendix B presents the concepts of standard PTP synchronization (IEEE1588).

Appendix C presents the format of the synchronization signals based on Serial datagrams.

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Appendix D presents the considerations used by RT430 to compensate delays inserted by the cable length
of the GPS antenna.

Appendix E gives some architectures implementing the RT430 as a source of timing for different electronic
devices.

1.2 Foreword

This technical manual provides a functional and technical description of Alstom Grid's RT430, as well as a
comprehensive set of instructions for using the device. We have attempted to make this manual as accurate,
comprehensive and user-friendly as possible. However we cannot guarantee that it is free from errors. Nor
can we state that it cannot be improved. We would therefore be very pleased to hear from you if you
discover any errors, or have any suggestions for improvement. All feedback should be sent to our contact
centre via the following URL:

http://www.alstom.com/grid/contactcentre/

1.3 Key Features

 100 ns accuracy;
 Temporal synchronization reference through GPS antenna and PTP server input;
 PTP temporal synchronization protocol according to IEEE1588-2008 standard;
 PTP profile option, according to IEEE C37.238 standard;
 High accuracy internal oscillator system;
 Time signals in IRIG-B004, IRIG-B124, or DCF77 format;
 Pulses: 100 pulses-per-second, 1 pulse-per-second, 1 pulse-per-minute;
 Freely configurable low frequency pulse generator from 1 pulse-every-60-seconds to 1 pulse-every-
24-hours;
 Pulse on-time with daily repetition;
 User-configurable rules for daylight-saving-time and configurable time zone;
 Delay compensation for GPS antenna cables;
 NTP/SNTP server using Ethernet port;
 Status monitoring using SNMP;
 Configurable over Ethernet using Web Interface;
 RS232 and RS422/485 serial ports with frequency variable pulse and datagram subject to user
definitions;
 4 independent Ethernet network outputs 10/100Base-T for configuration and access to the
equipment;
 2 electrical outputs with screw connectors (one of them is insulated) with an individual supply
capacity up to 150 mA, TTL level, normal or reversed polarity, and singly programmable output
signal;
 2 electrical outputs with BNC connectors (one of them is insulated) with an individual supply capacity
up to 150 mA, TTL level, normal or reversed polarity, and singly programmable output signal;

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 2 open collector outputs for voltages up to 400 V, normal or reversed polarity, and singly
programmable output signal;
 1 output in modulation amplitude for IRIG-B124 signal;
 2 optical outputs with ST connector and multimode fiber;
 1 event input with screw connector CMOS/Level TTL;
 Synchronization fault contactor Relay (LOCKED);
 Front indicators for monitoring synchronization from GPS antenna and equipment status;
 19’’ Panel Installation;
 AC or DC power sources with two sources for equipment redundancy external power possibility;

1.4 Available Models

RT430 is available in different versions, according to the features used in the two Ethernet network
interfaces and the level of the power supplies.

For information about the different models, go to the order code on datasheet of the equipment.

1.4.1 Network Ports

Each network interface can have the configuration shown in the table below:

TABLE 1: Possible configuration of Ethernet ports according to the enabled and blocked features.

ETHERNET PORT 1 ETHERNET PORT 2

MC¹ ONLY MC¹ ONLY

1 1
MC + NTP/SNTP+ IEEE 1588 PTP MC + NTP/SNTP+ IEEE 1588 PTP

1 1
MC + NTP/SNTP MC + NTP/SNTP

1
------------------ MC + NTP/SNTP+PRP

1
Ethernet interface for monitoring and configuration.

The equipment comes from manufacturer with a key that enables the features requested by the client. To
check the enabled features, access Chapter 5. For instructions about key changes to enable new features,
access Chapter 6.

1.4.2 Power Supply

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It is also possible to obtain equipment with one or two power supply sources option, the second used for
redundancy. Each power supply source can have the configuration shown in the table below:

TABLE 2: Possible configuration of the power supply source.

POWER SUPPLY 1 POWER SUPPLY 2

Not applicable Without

110-240 V ac, 100-250 V dc 110-240 V ac, 100-250 V dc

1.5 Front and Rear Views

The front panel of RT430 comprises a LCD display, two indicators and buttons to navigate through the
screen. The Figure 1, shows the front view of the equipment.

Figure 1: Front view of the RT430

It has an LCD display (16 columns x 2 lines) for time monitoring and network setup. The display's first screen
shows temporal reference information: day of the week, day, month, year, day of the year, hours, minutes,
seconds, time zone and the number of monitored satellites.

By navigating through the display using the buttons (arrows pointing right and left), it is possible to check the
configuration of the equipment's two Ethernet network. IP addresses, network mask, gateway, broadcast and
DNS server are shown for each network.

The LOCKED indicator on, indicates that the equipment is synchronized with time reference from at least 4
GPS satellites.

The Alarm indicator on, indicates that the equipment is not operating and it is necessary the operator's
attention.

Figure 2, shows the equipment's rear panel components.

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Figure 2: Rear view of the RT430

The rear panel of the RT430 comprises two feeding inputs, AC or DC; two BNC connector electrical outputs
for synchronization, one of them insulated; two TTL level screw connector electrical outputs for
synchronization, one of them insulated; two open collector outputs; LOCKED contactor relay and one
CMOS/TTL level input; one amplitude-modulated output for IRIG-B124 signal; two optical outputs; RS232
and RS422/485 serial ports; Ethernet network communication ports and GPS antenna input.

For information on installing the equipment, access Chapter 2.

1.6 Technical Specifications

1.6.1 Power Supply

TABLE 3: Power supply specifications.

Operating nominal voltage 100-250 V dc, 110- 240 V ac

Operating voltage range 80-275 V dc, 88-264 V ac

Frequency 50/60 Hz ± 3Hz

MAX 20VA
Power Consumption
Typical 12W

1.6.2 GPS Antenna Input

TABLE 4: GPS Antenna input specifications for temporal synchronizationl.

Signal GPS L1 (1575.42 MHz), C/A code

Sensibility 152 dBm (After acquisition)

Sensibility 142 dBm (During acquisition)

Number of channels 12

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Antenna type Active

Antenna’s supply 3,3 V, max 100 mA

Impedance antenna 50 Ω

25m (Standard)
Cable
40m, 75m e 100m (optionals)

Connector BNC (female)

1.6.3 GPS Antenna

TABLE 5: GPS Antenna specifications

3.3V TNC Female active GPS antenna (100mA

Type
max)

Frequency 1.575 GHz:t3MHz

OutputVSWR 2.0 Max

Impedance 50 ohms

Gain 27 dB Typical

Noise Figure 1.2dB

DC Voltage DC 3.3V

DC Current 22 mA Typical

Working Temp - 40°C - +85°C

Connector TNC

1.6.4 Antenna Cable

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TABLE 6: Antenna Cable specifications

Length Delay (ns) Description

62 TNC Male to BNC Male RGC-58 antenna

15 m (50 ft)
cable
102,6 TNC Male to BNC Male RGC-58 antenna
25 m (82 ft)
cable
163,60 TNC Male to BNC Male RGC-58 antenna
40 m (131 ft)
cable
305,9 TNC Male to BNC Male RGC-08 low
75 m (246 ft)
attenuation antenna cable
407,5 TNC Male to BNC Male RGC-08 low
100 m (328 ft)
attenuation antenna cable
Velocity of propagation 82%
Impedance 50 ohms
Capacitance 81pF/m

1.6.5 Internal Oscillator

TABLE 7: Internal oscillator specifications.

< 0.1 ppm ( )

Drift (without external reference)

1.6.6 TTL Level Electrical Outputs (IRIG-B004/PPx/DCF77)

TABLE 8: Electrical outputs specifications

4 screw ( two outputs)

Connectors (4)
2 BNC

High Level 1 >4,8 Vd.c.

Low Level 2 <0,2 Vd.c.

Impedance >10 Ω

Current 150 mA

1
Level above which the equipment recognizes the activated output;
2
Level below which the equipment recognizes the disabled output.

Two electrical outputs are insulated, one with screw connector and the other with BNC connector.

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1.6.7 Open Collector Electrical Outputs

TABLE 9: Open callector outputs specifications.

Maximum collector emetter voltage 400 V

Maximum current 200 mA

1.6.8 Optical Outputs

TABLE 10: Optical outputs specifications.

Connector ST

Weve-length 820 nm

Fiber Type Multimodo 50 / 125 µm, 100 / 140 µm ou 200 µm HCS

- 17.8 dBm (50 / 125 µm)

- 14.0 dBm (62.5 / 125 µm)

Emission power
- 8.5 dBm (100 / 140 µm

- 5.7 dBm (200 µm HCS)

Length of optical fiber cables should not exceed 2 Km

1.6.9 Amplitude Modulated Outputs

TABLE 11: Amplitude modulated outpus specifications.

Signal IRIG-B124

Connector BNC (female)

Empty Amplitude 4 Vpp

50 Ω Amplitude 3 Vpp

Relative level High/Low 3.3

Carrier Frequency 1 kHz

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Outputs Impedance 15 Ω

Maximum Current 80 mA

It is recommended that the length of cables not to exceed 100m.

1.6.10 Serial Port (RS232, RS422/485)

TABLE 12: RS232 or RS422/485 serial port specifications.

Signal Level RS232 ou RS422/485

Bitrate 1200, 2400, 4800, 9600, 19200 ou 38400 bps

Databits 7 ou 8

Stopbits 1 ou 2

Parity nome, ever or add

Connector DB9 (male), standard DTE

1.6.11 Dry-contact Relay (LOCKED)

TABLE 13: LOCKED dry-cantact Relay specifications.

300 mA @ 250 V d.c.

Switching Capacity
1000 mA @ 125 V d.c.

Contact Normally Closed

1.6.12 Event Input

TABLE 14: Event Input specification.

Signals PPS, PPM or other variable frequency signals

Voltage Level TTL

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1.6.13 Precision Time Protocol PTP (IEEE 1588)

TABLE 15: PTP time synchhronization protocol specifications.

UDP/IPv4 (Leyer 3) (Multicast/Unicast)

Protocols
IEEE 802.3 (Leyer 2) (Multicast)

End-to-End (Multicast/Unicast)
Delay Compensation
Peer-to-Peer (Multicast)

Profiles Standard, Power System

1.6.14 Ethernet Ports

TABLE 16: Ethernet ports specification.

Transmission Rates 10/100 Mbps

Connector RJ45

NTP v2 (RFC 1119)

NTP v3 (RFC 1305)
NTP v4 (sem RFC)
Protocols SNTP
SMNP
IEEE 1588 PTP
HTTP

1.6.15 Environment

TABLE 17: Environment specification.

Operating temperature range - 40… +55 °C (or –13°F to +131°F)

Maximum operating altitude 2000 m (6560 ft)

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Relative humidity 5 … 95 %, noncondensing

As tested per 60068-2-1 -40°C

As tested per 60068-2-2 +85°C

TABLE 18: Enclosure Protection IEC 60529

Front flush mounted with panel IP54

Rear and sides IP20

Product safety protection IP20 (for the rear due to live Connections on
the terminal block)

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1.6.16 Dimensions, Weight

TABLE 19: Dimensions and weight specification.

Height 1U

Width (bory) 430 mm (16.9 in)

Depth 180 mm (7.1 in)

Weight 2.7 kg (5.9 lbs)

RT430 dimensions are shown on Figure 3.

Figure 3: RT430 Dimensions

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2. INSTALLATION

2.1 Unpacking

Unpack the unit carefully and make sure all the accessories and cables are put aside so they will not be lost.

Check the contents against the packing list that goes with the product. If any of the content listed are
missing, please contact Alstom (see contact information at the beginning of this manual).

Examine the unit for any shipping damage. If the unit is damaged or fails to operate, notify the shipping
company without delay. Only the consignee (the person or company receiving the unity) can file a claim
against the carrier for shipping damage.

We recommend you keep the original packing materials for eventual future transport.

2.2 Normal Use of the Equipment

In order to maintain the equipment integrity, levels of protection and assure user safety, the RT430 shall be
installed in an enclosed panel with recommended ingress protection rating of IP54 or above.

The enclosing panel shall ensure that the equipment rear connections and sides are unexposed and
protected against impact and water, meanwhile maintaining adequate temperature and humidity condition for
the devices. Furthermore, the equipment shall have all their rear connectors attached, even if not being
used, in order to keep their levels of igress protection as high as possible.

During the normal use of the device only its the frontal panel shall be accessible.

2.3 External Indications

Connections specifications are shown on an external label above the equipment. Serial number and part
number are shown on a label posted on the side of the equipment Figure 4.

Figure 4: Serial Number, Part Number and Equipment Specifications location

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2.4 Environment

Temperature and relative humidity should not exceed the limits stated in Chapter 1. We recommend you to
provide appropriate heating or cooling measures to ensure that these limits are respected at all times.

2.5 Mounting

RT430 has been designed to be mounted in a standard 19-inch rack using four M6x15 screws to affix. Allow
adequate clearance for all connections. In particular, the optical fiber cables should be installed respecting
the 30mm minimum bending.

For more information about the equipment dimensions, access Chapter 1.

2.6 Connectors

Components and connectors of RT430’s rear panel are shown in Figure 5.

Figure 5: Rear panel connectors

TABLE 20: Connectores do painel posterior do equipamento.

Indicador Descrição

A 2 AC or DC inputs

B 2 electrical outputs for synchronism with BNC connector, one of them insulated

2 electrical output for synchronism with TTL level screw connector, one of them
insulated;

C 2 open collector output;

LOCKED contactor relay;

And 1 CMOS/TTL level even input.

D 1 modulated-amplitude output for IRIG-B124 signal

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E 2 optical outputs for synchronism

F RS232 and RS422/485 serial port

G Communication ports via Ethernet network

H GPS antenna input

2.7 Power Supply

The unit can be powered from DC or AC power within the limits specified in Chapter 1. There are two power
supplies allowing redundancy to ensure operation even if one of the power supplies is interrupted.

All power connections should use insulated flameproof flexible cable (BWF type) with a 1.5 mm² cross
section, 70 °C thermal class, and 750V insulation voltage.

To reduce the risk of electrical shock, pre-insulated tubular pin terminals should be used on the ends of the
power connections.

Figure 6: Pre-insulated tubular pin terminals

The pin terminals should be completely inserted into the connector supplied with the unity so that no metallic
parts are exposed, according to the Figure 7.

Figure 7: Supply connector assembly

A 1.5 mm² ground lead shall be connected to the terminal marked with the protective earth symbol for safety.

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2.7.1 AC Power Connection

Phase conductor should be applied to terminal 1, neutral conductor to terminal 2 in each of the supply
terminals identified as Power 1 and Power 2 as shown in Figure 8.

Figure 8: AC power connection

For compliance with IEC 61010, install a suitable external switch or circuit breaker in each current-carrying
conductor of RT430 power supply; this devccccice should interrupt both the hot (+/L) and neutral (-/N) power
leads. An external 10 A, category C, bipolar circuit-breaker is recommended. The circuit breaker should have
an interruption capacity of at least 25 kA and comply with IEC 60947-2. The switch or circuit-breaker must be
suitably located and easily reachable, also it shall not interrupt the protective earth conductor.

2.7.2 DC Power Connection

Positive should be applied to terminal 1, negative to terminal 2 in each of the supply terminals identified as
Power 1 and Power 2 as shown in Figure 9.

Figure 9: DC power connection

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For compliance with IEC 61010, install a suitable external switch or circuit breaker in each current-carrying
conductor of RT430 power supply; this device should interrupt both the hot (+/L) and neutral (-/N) power
leads. An external 10 A, category C, bipolar circuit-breaker is recommended. The circuit breaker should have
an interruption capacity of at least 25 kA and comply with IEC 60947-2. The switch or circuit-breaker must be
suitably located and easily reachable, also it shall not interrupt the protective earth conductor.

2.7.3 Earthing (Grounding)

To ensure proper operation of the equipment under adverse conditions of electromagnetic compatibility,
connect the equipment protective earth terminal to the panel using a copper strap of at least 10 mm wide
with M6 ring lug. As shown in the below.

FIGURE 10: RT43O GROUNDING STRAP

2.8 Powering Up

 Before energizing the unit, be familiarized with all the risk and attention indicators in the equipment
frame;
 Connect the power supply (including the ground lead) to the appropriate terminals.
 The unit performs a self-test procedure, and the ALARM indicator will remain lit.
 At the end of the self-test, the equipment will perform initialization of the GPS receiver. At the end of
approximately one minute the ALARM indicator will go out and information will be shown in the
equipment's display.
 To turn off the unit, disconnect the power supply (including the ground lead) from the terminals. The
unit will record the time, date, satellite orbits parameters, and internal oscillators drift estimates in
non-volatile memory to improve accuracy and reduce the time to synchronize with satellites in the
next energizing process. Also, all front panel indicators will turn off.

In case the unit does not behave in a way here described, carefully check all power and signal connections.
See Chapter 6 manutencao6for additional suggestion for problem diagnosis.

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2.9 GPS Antenna Terminal

A 3.3-Volt active GPS antena (100mA max) must be connected to the antenna terminal if GPS satellites are
used as time reference. See Chapter 1 for additional information.

Figure 11: GPS antenna connector

If the GPS antenna is already connected and it is possible to receive signal from at least 4 GPS satellites the
LOCKED indicator will start to blink after a couple of seconds, indicating that the internal time-base is being
synchronized with the satellites. The LOCKED indicator will stop blinking and will remain lit as soon as
maximum accuracy is achieved. This process may take several minutes if the equipment was transported for
more than a few hundred kilometers or was unpowered for many weeks.

The antenna must be mounted outdoors, in a vertical position, with an unobstructed view of the sky, as
Figure 12. The antenna should be placed above the height of the building as much as possible. A partially
obstructed sky view will compromise the unit's performance.

Figure 12: Recommended position for installing the GPS Antenna

The antenna should not be located under overhead power lines or other electric light or power circuits, or
from where it can fall onto such power lines or circuits.

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An antenna mast of roof-mounting-kit and any supporting structure must be properly grounded to provide
protection against voltage surges and built-up static charges. We recommend the use of surge protector for
the entire wiring where there is external antenna cable.

The antenna has to be connected to the unit by using a coaxial cable with a 50Ω impedance. The antenna
cable should be routed through a conduit, shielded from rain and/or solar radiation. The conduit should not
be shared with any power circuits.

It is recommended the use of a 3/4 PVC conduit, threaded on one end. To install it, cut down to the intended
size and screw the antenna in the conduit. The conduit can be fixed on the wall, so that the antenna is above
the wall limit and free from lateral obstacles, as shown in Figure 13.

Figure 13: Posição recomendada para instalação do eletroduto da antena GPS

Cables with lengths ranging from 15m (50 ft) to 150 m (492 ft) can be purchased from Alstom. For use of
antennas and cables from other manufacturers, contact Alstom.

Refer to topic 1.6 Technical Specifications for specifications of the antenna and cable.

The antenna cable affects the unit's performance in two distinct ways: GPS signal attenuation and
propagation delay of the GPS signal. Technical information about these factors may be found in Appendix D.

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2.10 TTL Electrical Outputs

RT430 has 4 electrical output, 2 screw connector, and 2 BNC connector. One output of each connector type
is insulated, as Figure 14 shows.

Figure 14: TTL level electrical outputs

See Chapter 1 for more description of signal levels and maximum charge.

The type of signal at each output can be configured through a Web Interface to generate IRIG-B004, DCF77,
1PPS, 1PPM, 100PPS, or any custom-defined low frequency, from 1 pulse-every-two-seconds to 1 pulse-
per-day. It is also possible to configure the outputs to generate daily set-time pulses. The polarity of the
signal can also be configured. For details on the configuration of TTL-Level electrical outputs, refert to
Chapter 4.

2.11 Open-collector electrical outputs

RT430 has 2 open-collector electrical outputs, shown in Figure 15.

Figure 15: Open collector electrical outputs

See Chapter 1 for description of signal levels and maximum charge.

The type of signal at each output can be configured through a Web Interface to generate IRIG-B004, DCF77,
1PPS, 1PPM, 100PPS, or any custom-defined low frequency, from 1 pulse-every-two-seconds to 1 pulse-
per-day. It is also possible to configure the outputs to generate daily set-time pulses. The polarity of the
signal can also be configured. For details on the configuration of open-collector electrical outputs, see
Chapter 4

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The open-collector outputs require the use of an external resistor properly sized to limit current to a value
below 300 mA, as shown in Figure 16.

Figure 16: Connection diagram of the open-collector electrical outputs

To scale the resistor use the relationship:

Where Vc is the external voltage to be switched by the open-collector output.

The resistor power should be adequate for the voltage and current values to be switched, i.e.

Do not connect the open-collector electrical outputs without an external resistor properly sized or another
appropriate mechanism to limit current.

2.12 Optical Outputs

RT430 has 2 outputs for multimode optical fiber, shown in Figure 17.

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Figure 17: Optical outputs

The length of fiber-optic cables shall not exceed 2km. See Chapter 1 for optical outputs technical
information. The type of signal at each output can be configured through a Web Interface to generate IRIG-
B004, DCF77, 1PPS, 1PPM, 100PPS, or any custom-defined low frequency, from 1 pulse-every-two-
seconds to 1 pulse-per-day. It is also possible to configure the outputs to generate daily set-time pulses. The
polarity of the signal can also be configured. For details on the configuration of optical outputs, see Chapter
4.

2.13 Amplitude modulated outputs

RT430 has 1 amplitude-modulated output, shown in Figure 18. It always generates IRIG-B124 signal.

Figure 18: Amplitude modulated output

Use coaxial cables with an impedance of 50Ω and BNC on these outputs. See Chapter 1 for signal levels
description.

2.14 Serial port (RS232, RS422/485)

RT430 has 1 RS232 and RS422/485 serial port output with a DTE pin-layout, shown in Figure 19 to send
datagrams.

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Figure 19: Serial port RS232 e RS422/485

The serial port is compatible with RS232 and RS422/485 standard, and it has the following pinout:

TABLE 21: Serial port pinout

DB9 male Sinal

1 -

2 RXD

3 TXD

4 OUT (RS232 level output with user-programmable signal)

5 GND

6 -

7 V+ (RS232 level voltage reference of the internal converter)

8 422/485 TX+

9 422/485 TX-

The bitrate, format (number of data bits, party, number of stop bits) and datagram type can be configured
using the Web Interface, as well as the type of signal transmitted by the pin OUT (pin 4).

Pins 2, 3 and 5 uses RS232 interface.

Pins 8 and 9 uses RS422 or RS485 interface.

For existing datagrams details, see Appendix C. For serial port configuration, see Chapter 4.

Appendix E illustrates application architectures using the serial port with RS232 and RS485 standard.

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2.15 Dry-contact relay (LOCKED)

RT430 has 1 dry-contact used for remotely signaling the synchronism state of the unity, shown in Figure 20.

Length of cables connected to these terminals should not exceed 5m (16ft). See Chapter 1 for information on
switching capacity limitations.

Figure 20: Dry-contact relay locked

As the unit is powered up, the dry-contact LOCKED is normally closed. Synchronism information from at least
4 GPS satellites is required for the unit to enter the locked state. In case the unit loses GPS satellite
reference, the dry-contact closes signaling synchronism loss.

2.16 Event input

RT430 has 1 input to signal TTL-Level external events, shown in Figure 21.

Figure 21: Event input

This input can be used to verify the PTP signal quality when RT430 is used as slave (PTP signal receiver
from external source via network). To use the event input to verify the signal quality, a synchronism output of
an external source connected to the event input should be used, as shown in Figure 21. The electrical output
of the synchronism source should be configured to send pulses in a time frequency and an event will be
registered in a log file containing the pulse timestamp for each received pulse. The input accuracy is in the
magnitude of ns.

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See details about log files access in Chapter 5.

Figure 22: Connection diagram of event input, used to verify synchronism signal

2.17 Type Test

TABLE 22: EMC tests were performed according to IEC 60255-26 referring to the following standards

IEC 61000-4-2:2008 6kV contact / 8KV air

IEC 61000-4-3:2006 10 V/m

IEC 61000-4-4:2012 2 KV @ 5KHz

Differential mode: 1KV

IEC 61000-4-5:2005
Common mode: 2KV

IEC 61000-4-6:2008 10V

IEC 61000-4-8:2009 30A/m continuos - 300A/m @ 1s.

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A.C. and d.c. voltage dips

Test level: 0% residual voltage

Duration time

a.c.: 1 cycle

d.c.: 16,6ms

Test level: 40% residual voltage

Duration time

a.c.: 12 cycles

d.c.: 200ms
IEC 61000-4-11:2004
IEC 61000-4-29:2000
Test level: 70% residual voltage

Duration time

a.c.: 30 cycles

d.c.:500ms

A.C. and d.c. voltage interruptions

Test level: 0% residual voltage

Duration time

a.c.: 300 cycles

d.c.: 5s

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Test level: 15 % of rated d.c. value

IEC 61000-4-17:1999
Test frequency: 120Hz, sinusoidal waveform.

Voltage oscillation frequency: 1MHz

IEC 61000-4-18:2006 Differential mode: 1kV peak voltage;

Common mode 2,5kV peak voltage

Shut-down ramp: 60s

Gradual Startup Power off: 5m

Start-up ramp: 60s

Radiated emission

Limits:
CISPR11:2009
30 to 230MHz - 50dB(μV/m) quasi peak at 3m

230 to 1000MHz - 57dB(μV/m) quasi peak at 3m

Radiated emission

The definition of the limit frequency is based on the maximum internal

frequency of the equipment. On RT430, the maximum internal frequency
is 100 MHz. For this case, the levels of CISPR 11 satisfy the normative
IEC 60255-26.
CISPR22:2008
Conducted emission

Limits:

0.15 to 0.50MHZ - 79dB(μV) quasi peak; 66dB(μV) average

0.5 to 30MHz - 73dB(μV) quasi peak; 60dB(μV) average

TABLE 23: Safety tests

Safety IEC 61010-1

Inpulse - 5KV

IEC 60255-5 Dielectric withstand - 3,3KVDC

Insulation > 100M Ω

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TABLE 24: Environmental tests

IEC 60068-2-1 -40°C, 16 hours (Cold)

‘IEC 60068-2-2 +85°C, 16 hours (Dry heat)

IEC 60068-2-30 95% no condensation, 55°C (Damp heat)

IEC 60068-2-14 -40°C to 85ºC / 9 hours / 2 cycles (Change of temperature)

IEC 60255-21-1 Class 2 (Vibration)

IEC 60255-21-2 Class 1 (Shock)

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3. COMMUNICATION

3.1 Communication

RT430 has 2 Ethernet 10/100BaseT communication interfaces with RJ45 connector ETHERNET 1 and
ETHERNET 2 enabling redundancy. Figure 23 shows one of the electrical communication interfaces.

Connect a CAT5 cable with a RJ45 connector in each port. The LINK led indicates that the cable is
transmitting signal, and the ACTIVITY led blinks when there is data exchange.

Figure 23: Electrical communication interface via Ethernet network

The Ethernet 1 communication interface can also be enabled to send PTP synchronism messages,
according to the unit model as Chapter 1 presents. For PTP protocol configuration details, see Chapter 4.

3.2 Factory default settings

Factory defaults for Ethernet ports are listed below:

TABLE 25: Ethernet 1 port are listed below.

IP Address 192.168.0.199

Netmask 255.255.255.0

Broadcast 192.168.0.255

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TABLE 26: Ethernet 2 port are listed below

IP Address 192.168.1.199

Netmask 255.255.255.0

Broadcast 192.168.1.255

Factory’s default port to connect to the Gateway is the Ethernet 1. The factory default setting of Gateway and
DNS Server are:

TABLE 27: Gateway and DNS Server.

Gateway (ETHERNET 1) 192.168.0.254

Server DNS 192.168.0.254

The ETHERNET parameters can be configured through a Web Interface. For details of ETHERNET ports
configuration, see Chapter 4.

3.3 Network port and communication protocols

To ensure free access to communication via Ethernet, the following ports and protocols should be enabled:

TABLE 28: Communication port and protococols.

Port Protocol Use

80 TCP/IP Remote access via Web

123 UDP SNTP Time synchronism

319 UDP Sending event messages PTP to sychronize

320 UDP Sending general messages via PTP to sychronize

443 HTTPS Establishing a safe connection via Web interface

3.4 Direct Communication

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For direct communication using the electrical ETHERNET port, connect a 10/100 BaseT cross-over network
cable between the computer and the unit, as shown in Figure 24. The network cable should have the
following pinout:

TABLE 29: Cross-over network cable pinout.

568 A 568 B

1 Striped white/green 1 Striped white / orange

2 Green 2 Orange

3 Striped white/orange 3 Striped white / green

4 Blue 4 Blue

5 Striped white/blue 5 Striped white/blue

6 Orange 6 Green

7 Striped white/brown 7 Striped white/brown

8 Brown 8 Brown

Figure 24: Direct communication architecture using the Ethernet electrical port

In the direct communication with the unit, it is necessary both the computer and the unit connected on the
same local network. To do so, configure the computer network connection according to the unit IP address,
and network mask, as the following example.

RT430 IP address, broadcast and network mask configuration:

TABLE 30: RT430 IP address, broadcast, and network mask.

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IP Address 192.168.0.199

Network mask 255.255.255.0

Configure manually the computer local network connection to:

TABLE 31: Computer IP address, broadcast, and network mask.

IP Address 192.168.0.190

Network mask 255.255.255.0

If the unit is not using factory default settings, see Chapter 5 for instructions to visualize the current IP
address via local interface.

After connecting the unit to the computer, see section 3.6 for details about accessing the unit.

To check if the unit is accessible, it is possible connect a cross-over network cable to the computer from a
terminal using command line, and run a ping command to the IP address of the unit.

3.5 Communication via Ethernet network

For communication via ETHERNET port, connect one of the ports to the same network the computer is
connected, using a pin-to-pin cable, as shown in Figure 25.

Figure 25: Architecture of communication via Ethernet port

In communication via network, it is necessary the unit and the computer to be in the same local subnet. It is
recommended the ETHERNET port of the unit to be configured by a user to be compatible with a local network,
i.e, the IP address, network mask, gateway, DNS and broadcast should be compatible with the network the
computer is connected to.

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After connecting the unit to a network, see Section 3.6 for details on accessing the unit.

To check if the unit is accessible, it is possible connect a cross-over network cable to the computer from a
terminal using command line, and run a ping command to the IP address of the unit.

3.6 Equipment access

A Web Interface allows configuring and monitoring the unit through a web browser, as the unit it is connected
to a local network.

To use all RT430 features through the Web Interface, make sure one of the web browsers below
(downloadable from the internet) are installed:

 Internet Explorer versão 7 or superior.

 Mozilla Firefox versão 3.0 or superior.

Connect to the Web Interface by entering the unit IP address into the address field of your web browser.
After the page is loaded, the unit Web Interface will open, and it is going to be possible to operate, monitor,
and configure it. See Chapter 4 and Chapter 5 for details on using the Web Interface.

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4. CONFIGURATION

4.1 Web Interface

RT430 has a Web Interface that allows configuring network parameters, time synchronism, output
synchronism and PTP standard, updating firmware, changing key, controlling access and manipulating
configurations.

To connect to the Web Interface, enter the unit ETHERNET port IP address into the address field of a web
browser. For information on factory default settings of the ETHERNET ports, see Chapter 3. If the unit is not
using factory default settings, see Chapter 5 for instructions to obtain the current IP address.

A start page containing the unit status information opens once the Web Interface is accessed. The remaining
monitoring and configuring sections are on a menu on the left. To access them, click the desired menu item.
The configuring sections are:

 Ethernet: allows configuring the network parameters.

 Time Settings: allows configuring the time parameters.
 Time Signals: allows configuring signals sent by synchronism outputs.
 PTP: allows configuring synchronism parameters through PTP.
 Setup: allows manipulating configurations, changing access control and key, and updating firmware.
Chapter 5. describes firmware updates and key information.

The configuration sections should be edited one by one and at the end of each section, it is necessary to
transmit the changes made to the unit. Otherwise, the changes will not be saved. When transmitting changes
to the unit, username and password will be required. Factory default username and password are:

TABLE 32: Factory default username and password to configure.

User name Configuratio

Passaword 1234

4.2 Network parameters

The ETHERNET section of the Web Interface, shown in Figure 26, allows configuring network parameters of
ETHERNET ports 1, and 2, gateway and DNS.

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Figure 26: Section to configure network parameters of the unit

4.2.1 Ethernet 1/2

The ETHERNET ports allow communication via TCP/IP or UDP/IP networks. For details on network interfaces,
see Chapter 3.

 MAC Address: informs the MAC address of the network port.

 The IP Address field allows entering the IP address of the network port (only decimal numbers).
 The Network Mask field allows entering the network mask from the network to which the unit will be
connected (only decimal numbers).
 The Broadcast field allows entering the subnet address to which the unit will be connected (only
decimal numbers).

4.2.2 Default Gateway

Gateway configuration allows RT430 to communicate with other devices connected to a local subnet.

 The IP Address field allows entering the network port IP address of the unit (only decimal numbers).
 The field Port allows choosing the communication port to be used as gateway

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4.2.3 DNS Server

The DNS server configuration allows the RT430 to communicate with the DNS server from a local subnet.

 The IP Address field allows entering the IP Address of the network's name server (only decimal
numbers).

4.2.4 Sending configuration

The <APPLY> button allows transmitting the changes made to the unit.

By clicking <APPLY> a window will open requiring configuration username and password. Enter username
and password and click <LOGIN>. To cancel de action, click <CANCEL>. During the transmission, the unit will
go momentarily out of operation. Once the transmission is concluded, a message appears on the screen
informing the network parameters change and suggesting the browser to be reloaded and use the new
configuration. Figure 27 shows the username and password window and the message after transmission.

Figure 27: Username and password Window, and message after transmitting new network parameters to the unit

In case the new configuration is not transmitted to the unit, the changes will not be saved and will be
discarded once the Web Interface is closed.

4.2.5 Configuration Summary

The table below presents all configurable network parameters and its possible values and variables.

TABLE 33: Summary of configurable network parameters.

ETHERNET 1

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MAC Adress 00:00:00:00:00:00 Not configurable

IP Adress 0.0.0.0 Only decimal numbers

Network Mask 0.0.0.0 Only decimal numbers

Broadcast 0.0.0.0 Only decimal numbers

ETHERNET 2

MAC Adress 00:00:00:00:00:00 Not configurable

IP Adress 0.0.0.0 Only decimal numbers

Network Mask 0.0.0.0 Only decimal numbers

Broadcast 0.0.0.0 Only decimal numbers

Gateway

IP Adress 0.0.0.0 Only decimal numbers

Port Ethernet 1 / Ethernet 2 /

Ethernet 3 / Ethernet 4 /

DNS Server

IP Adress 0.0.0.0 Only decimal numbers

4.3 Time features

The Time Settings section of the Web Interface, shown in Figure 28, allows configuring time parameters.

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Figure 28: Section to configure time parameters

4.3.1 Time Settings

 The field Timezone allows configuring the time zone of the unit, and converting UTC time to local
time. Half hour time zones are supported.
 The field DST, when enabled, allows configuring the beginning and the end of Daylight Saving Time.

4.3.2 Sending configuration

The <APPLY> button allows transmitting the changes made to the unit.

By clicking <APPLY> a window will open requiring configuration username and password. Enter username
and password and click <LOGIN>. To cancel de action, click <CANCEL>. During the transmission, the unit will
go momentarily out of operation. Once the transmission is concluded, a message appears on the screen
informing the time parameters change and suggesting the browser to be reloaded and use the new
configuration. Figure 29 shows the username and password window and the message after transmission.

Figure 29: Username and password window, and message after transmitting new time parameters to the unit

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In case the new configuration is not transmitted to the unit, the changes will not be saved and will be
discarded once the Web Interface is closed.

4.3.3 Configuration summary

The table below presents all configurable time parameters and its possible values and variables.

TABLE 34: Summary of configurable time parameters.

h: -12 até +12 (hours)

Timezone
m: 00 ou 30 (minutes)

selected DST enabled

DST
unselected:: DST disabled

h: 00 até 23 (hours)
m: 00 até 60 (minutes)
first, second, third ou last (week of the month)
Start/End
Sunday, Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday, Thursday, Friday ou
Saturday (day of the week)
January, February, March, April, May, June, July, August,
September, October, November ou December (month)

4.4 Synchronism outputs

The TIME SIGNALS section of the Web Interface, shown in Figure 30, allows configuring the signals applied to
the synchronism outputs of the unit.

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Figure 30: Section to configure signals applied to synchronism outputs

4.4.1 Outputs

 Output, Signal, Polarity: allow individually configuring synchronism signal and its polarity of
synchronism outputs;
 TTL 1/2: allows configuring the TTL-level electrical outputs 1 and 2. Each output has two terminals,
one screw, and other BNC. Both terminals can be used simultaneously although its configuration is
unique, so the same signal will be applied to both terminals;
 OPTO 1/2: allows configuring the two TTL-Level optical outputs;
 OC 1/2: allows configuring the two open collector outputs;
 RS232: allows configuring the Out pine signal of the serial output.

For each electrical, optical, open collector or serial output, it is possible to configure the following signals:

o OFF - Output without synchronism signal;

o PPS -Output with 1 pulse-per-second;

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o 100PPS-Output with 100 pulses-per-second;

o PPX - Output with programmable frequency pulses;
o PPM - Output with 1 pulse-per-minute;
o item TMARK - Output with programmable time;
o IRIG-B - Output with IRIG-B004 signal;
o DCF77 - Output with DCF77 signal.

It is also possible to choose normal or inverted polarity for each output individually.

 The field TMARK allows configuring time to generate a pulse with daily repetition. All outputs
programmed to send TMARK pulses will be programmed within the same time.
 The field PPX allows configuring a pulse-frequency that can vary from 1 pulse every-2-seconds to 1
pulse-per-day. All outputs programmed to send PPX pulses will be programmed within the same
pulse-frequency.
 The field Cable delay compensation allows entering the size of the antenna cable in meters, allowing
the unit to compensate propagation delay according to the cable length (values between 0 and 999
meters are allowed).

4.4.2 Serial datagram

 The field Datagram allows configuring a datagram sent by the serial port. ACEB, NEMEA, GPZDA,
Meinberg and customizable datagrams are possible. When choosing a customizable datagram, it is
necessary to enter a characters set according to the time information used. For more details about
ACEB, NEMEA, GPZDA and Meinberg datagrams, see Appendix C;
 A serial datagram is sent each second. The field On-time mark allows choosing if the sending will be
synchronized with the beginning or the end of the datagram;

o Start of first: pulse synchronized with the beginning of the datagram;

o Start of last: pulse synchronized with the end of the datagram;

 Serial: allows configuring the serial port parameters.

o The field Speed allows choosing data transmission speed of the serial port, which can be
38400, 19200, 9600, 4800 or 1200 bps;
o The field Data allows defining the data bits, which can be 7 or 8;
o The field Parity allows choosing the serial port parity, which can be odd, even, or none;
o The field Stop bit allows choosing the datagram stop bit, which can be 1 or 2.

4.4.3 Customizable datagrams

RT430 allows defining a datagram ``ASCII'' to be sent once per second by the serial port, using the
characters described below. The datagram characters can be single or special.

The single characters allowed are: 0..9 A..Z a..z $ \{ \} ( ) [ ] . , ; : ! ? @ < >$ \# * \_ - \% \$ blank and empty.

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 %H %M %S %d %m %y %x correspond to 2 characters;
 %j : correspond to 3 characters (length(str) + 1 for each event);
 %Y correspond to 4 characters (length(str) + 2 for each event)
 %u %w %s %o %O %Q %1 %2 %3 %4 %5 %% : correspond to 1 charactere (length(str) - 1 for each
event)

The following special characters can be used to enter information into the datagram:

TABLE 35: Customizable datagram special characters.

Paramter Values Description

%H 00 ... 23 Hours

%M 00 ... 59 Minutes

%S 00 ... 59 Seconds

%j 001 ... 366 day of the year

%d 01 ... 31 day of the month

%m 01 ... 12 Month

%y 00 ... 99 year (the last two digits)

%Y 2000 ... 2099 year (four digits)

%u 1 ... 7 day of the week (1 = monday)

%w 0 ... 6 day of the week (0 = sunday)

%s ‘S’ ou ‘_’ DST (‘S’ if DST ‘_’ in oder case)

%o ‘_’ ou ‘#’ status (‘_’ if locked, ‘#’ in oder case)

%O ‘_’ ou ‘*’ status (‘_’ if locked, ‘*’ in oder case)

%Q ‘_’ ou ‘?’ status (‘_’ if locked, ‘?’ in oder case)

%1 <SOH> start-of-header (ASCII 01)

%2 <STX> start-of-text (ASCII 02)

%3 <ETX> end-of-text (ASCII 03)

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%4 <LF> Line feed (ASCII 10)

%5 <CR> Carriage returns (ASCII 13)

%x checksum type 1

%% ‘%’ Caractere ‘%’ (ASCII 37)

‘_’ is the character ‘blank (ASCII 32).

Checksum type 1 consists of two hexadecimal digits, which represent the result of a XOR from all characters
comprised between `\$' and `*' (`\$' e `*' not included). It is useful for NMEA datagrams.

One example of serial datagram is presented below:

``Day:%d;Month:%m;Year:%Y;Hour:%H;Minute:%M;Second:%S;;%3''

4.4.4 Sending configuration

The <APPLY> button allows transmitting the changes made to the unit.

By clicking <APPLY> a window will open requiring configuration username and password. Enter username
and password and click <LOGIN>. To cancel de action, click <CANCEL>. During the transmission, the unit will
go momentarily out of operation. Once the transmission is concluded, a message appears on the screen
informing the outputs synchronism signal change. Figure 31 shows the username and password window and
the message after transmission.

Figure 31: Username and password window, and message after transmitting new time
parameters to the unit.

In case the new configuration is not transmitted to the unit, the changes will not be saved and will be
discarded once the Web Interface is closed.

4.4.5 Configuration Summary

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The table below presents all configurable parameters of the synchronism outputs, and its possible values
and variables.

TABLE 36: Summary of configurable parameters of synchronism outputs.

Outputs

signal: OFF, PPS, 100PPS, PPX, PPM, TMARK, IRIG-B e DCF77

Output TTL 1/2
polarity: normal ou inverted

signal: OFF, PPS, 100PPS, PPX, PPM, TMARK, IRIG-B e DCF77

Output OPTO 1/2
polarity: normal ou inverted

signal: OFF, PPS, 100PPS, PPX, PPM, TMARK, IRIG-B e DCF77

Output OC 1/2
polarity: normal ou inverted

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signal: OFF, PPS, 100PPS, PPX, PPM, TMARK, IRIG-B e DCF77

RS232 (sinais)
polarity: normal ou inverted

h: 00 até 23 (hours)
TMARK m: 00 até 60 (minutes)
s: 00 até 60 (seconds)

PPX 60 seconds até 24 hours

Cable delay compensation 0 até 999 meters

Serial datagram

Datagram ACEB, NEMEA, GPZDA, Meinberg ou Custom

If uses Custom inserting the datagram

On-time-mark Char: start of first (start of first)

Char: start of last (start of last)

Serial Speed: 38400, 19200, 9600, 4800, 2400 ou 1200 bps

Data: 7 ou 8
Parity: ímpar, par or no parity
Stop bit: 1 ou 2

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4.5 PTP Configuration

The PTP section of the Web Interface, shown in Figure 32, allows the user to configure synchronism
parameters using PTP protocol. This setting is possible only for port ethernet 1.

Figure 32: Section to configure PTP parameters

4.5.1 Profile

RT430 has a set of features attributed to the application of PTP protocol, which the IEEE1588 standard
assigns the name of Profile. The unit provides 3 distinct ways to configure its Profile:

 Power Profile: profile with all predetermined characteristics, where the user cannot change any
parameters. The characteristics are shown in its respective fields and are non-editable. The Power
Profile configuration is:

o Domain number 0.
o UDP network protocol.
o Two-step operation mode.
o Mechanism to measure P2P delay.
o Priority 128 in both Ethernet ports.
o Operation as master only.
o Interval between delay, synchronism and announce messages (to calculate BMC) every 1 second.

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o 3 seconds waiting time for receiving Announce messages.

 Custom Profile: profile with all features freely configurable by a user.

 Default Profile: profile partly configurable, with some predetermined features, which cannot be
modified. The non-editable characteristics are shown in its respective fields. The non-editable
characteristics are.

o Domain number 0.
o Priority 128 in both Ethernet ports.
o Operation as master only.

4.5.2 Domain number

RT430 allows configuring the domain number to be identified by the PTP clock, so it only answers messages
from this domain. The domain number field allows selecting the domain number the unit will recognize, and it
can be 0, 1, 2, or 3.

4.5.3 Network protocol

RT430 uses PTP protocol in UDP/IPv4 (layer 3) network layer, according to IEEE1588 standard. The field
Network Protocol informs the UDP network protocol used by the unit.

4.5.4 Operation mode

The field operation mode allows configuring the operation mode according to the form RT430 sends its
messages, as follows:

 One-step: Synchronism information and timestamp information are sent in the same data packet;
 Two-step: synchronism information is sent in one data packet, and timestamp information is sent in
another data packet;

4.5.5 Delay mechanism

RT430 is capable of measuring the time a synchronism message takes to go through the path between
master and slave clocks using End-to-end and Peer-to-peer, according to IEEE1588 standard. The field
Delay mechanism allows configuring the type of measurement of the delay, as follows:

 End-to-end: measurement of delay across the network between master clock and slave clock;
 Peer-to-peer: measurement of delay only between master and slave clocks as neighbors.

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4.5.6 Master and slave clocks

RT430 is pre-configured to act as master of the synchronism network. The selection of the field force
operation as slave, allows the unit to be used as slave.

When RT430 is used as master, BMC algorithm tie breaking criteria priorities should be attributed. The fields
Grandmaster priority $\#$1 and $\#$2 allow configuring the priorities of both Ethernet ports, in which $\#$1 is
the first and $\#$2 is the last tie breaking criterion. Between the first and the last tie breaking criterion, other
clock characteristics are analyzed. The priority values can vary from 0 to 255. The lower the attributed value
is, the higher its priority is.

4.5.7 PTP Messages

In PTP protocol, messages containing synchronism information and timestamps are sent across the network
in multicast mode.

Announce messages are used to inform devices connected to the network about the existence of a master
clock available to send synchronism packets. The clock connected to the network operating as a master
should send Sync messages with synchronism information, and in case it is a two-step clock, it should also
send a Follow Up message containing the timestamp.

In RT430, it is possible to choose the frequency to send messages and the waiting time of Announce
message receipt, through the fields below:

 The field Delay request interval allows choosing the frequency to send messages with delay
measurement. It is possible to configure the unit to send 16 messages per second until one
message every-32-seconds.
 The field Announce interval allows choosing the frequency to send messages that apply the device
to become a network master candidate. It is possible to configure the unit to send 16 messages per
second until one message every-32-seconds.
 The field Synch interval allows choosing the frequency to send messages with synchronism
information and timestamp. It is possible to configure the unit to send 16 messages per second until
one message every-32-seconds.
 The field Announce receipt timeout allows choosing the waiting time of Announce message receipt
when RT430 is being used as slave. In case an Announce message is not received within this time
interval, the unit assumes that the current master clock is unavailable and executes the BMC to
select another master clock. It is possible to configure values between 0 and 255.

4.5.8 Sending configuration

The <APPLY> button allows transmitting the changes made to the unit.

By clicking <Apply> a window will open requiring configuration username and password. Enter username
and password and click <LOGIN>. To cancel de action, click <CANCEL>. During the transmission, the unit will

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go momentarily out of operation. Once the transmission is concluded, a message appears on the screen
informing the PTP parameters change. Figure 33 shows the username and password window and the
message after transmission.

In case the new configuration is not transmitted to the unit, the changes will not be saved and will be
discarded once the Web Interface is closed.

Figure 33: Username and password window, and message after transmitting new time parameters to the unit

4.5.9 Configuration summary

The table below presents all configurable PTP synchronism parameters, and its possible values and
variables.

TABLE 37: Summary of configurable PTP synchronism parameters.

Profile

Power Features defined as non-configurable

Default Domain number 0, priority 128, and operation as master

Custom All features are configurable

Features

Domain number 0 up to 3

Network protocol UDP (non-configurable)

Operation mode 0 up to 3

Operation mode one-step or two-step

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Delay P2P or E2E

Clock Slave: enables de use as slave

Priority # 1 of 0 a 255
# 2 of 0 a 255

Intervals between sent messages

Delay request 1/16 up to 32 seconds

Announce 1/16 up to 32 seconds

Sync 1/16 up to 32 seconds

Response time of messages

Announce receipt 0 a 255

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4.6 Configurations control

The SETUP section of the Web Interface, shown in Figure 34, allows updating the firmware, manipulating
configurations, changing key, and changing configuration username and password. Firmware and key
updates will be described in Chapter 6.

Figure 34: Section to update firmware, manipulate configurations, change key and change configuration username
and password

4.6.1 Configuration management

 Backup Configuration: It is possible to receive a file with the current configuration of the unit and
store it in a directory on the computer. Saving the final configuration of the unit as a backup is
recommended.

o Download: allows saving the current configuration of the unit in .rt430 format. By clicking
<DOWNLOAD> a window will open to save the file in a directory on the computer.

 Restore Configuration: It is possible to send a configuration file in .rt430 format to the unit.

o File: allows entering the directory and file name of the configuration that will be sent to the
unit.
o Search: allows searching the configuration file in Windows' directories.

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Restore: allows transmitting the selected configuration file to the unit. By clicking <RESTORE> a window will
open requiring configuration username and password, according to Figure 35. Enter the username and
password and click <LOGIN>. To cancel de action, click <CANCEL>. During the transmission, the unit will go
momentarily out of operation.

Figure 35: Username and password window to send configuration

4.6.2 Password configuration

It is possible to change the configuration password of the unit.

 New password: allows entering a new configuration password.

 Confirm password: confirmation of the new password entered.
 Apply: allows transmitting the new password to the unit. By clicking <APPLY> a window will open
requiring configuration username and password. Enter the current username and password and click
<LOGIN>. To cancel the action, click <CANCEL>. During the transmission, the unit will go momentarily
out of operation. Once the transmission is concluded, a message appears on the scream informing
the password change Figure 36 shows the username and password window and the message after
transmission.

Figure 36: Username and password window to send new password

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5. OPERATION

5.1 Local access (IHM)

RT430 local interface comprises a LCD display, two indicators and navigation buttons. Figure 37 shows the
front panel of the unit.

Figure 37: RT430 Front view

5.1.1 State indicators

The LOCKED indicator indicates that unit is synchronized with time reference from at least 4 GPS satellites.
This indicator blinks when the unit is searching for orbit data from GPS satellites, which is a common
situation if the unit has been moved over long distances or has been out of operation for a long period of
time. This indicator will turn off as soon as the external reference is lost. The dry-contact LOCKED in the front
panel closes when maximum accuracy is achieved.

The ALARM indicator should light up for a brief period of time while the unit is being initialized. After
concluding the initialization, the unit will start operating and this indicator should turn off. In case the ALARM
indicator remains on, the unit will not be operating and it will be necessary the operator attention.

5.1.2 Display monitoring

The unit has a LCD display (16 columns) for time monitoring and network configuration. The display's first
screen shows time reference information, such as: day of the week, day, month, year, day of the year, hours,
minutes, seconds, time zone and number of monitored satellites.

By navigating the display using the buttons (arrows pointing right and left), it is possible to check the
configuration of the two ETHERNET networks of the unit. IP addresses, network mask, broadcast and DNS
server are shown for each network, according to the diagram of Figure 38.

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Figure 38: Navigating the unit's local monitoring display

5.2 Remote Access (Interface Web)

RT430 has a Web Interface that allows monitoring the unit status in real time and checking general system
information.

To connect to the Web Interface, enter the unit ETHERNET port IP address into the address field of a web
browser. For information about factory default for ETHERNET port, see Chapter 3. If the unit is not using
factory default settings, see Section 5.1.2 for instructions to obtain the current IP address.

A start page containing the unit status information opens once you access the Web Interface. The remaining
monitoring and configuring sections are on a menu on the left. To access them, click the desired menu item.
The configuring sections are:

 Status: monitoring the status of the unit in real time.

 General Information: information of the unit system.

5.2.1 Monitoring equipment status

The section STATUS of Web Interface, shown in Figure 39, allows monitoring status information of the unit in
real time.

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Figure 39: Section to monitor the status of the unit in the Web Interface

The unit status information is grouped into areas, as follows:

 Equipment: shows operational information of the unit.

 Locked: indicates if the unit is receiving information from at least 4 GPS satellites. If yes, the number
of monitored satellites is indicated.
 Antenna: indicates if the GPS antenna is properly connected to the unit.
 Alarm: indicates if the unit is presenting internal failure.
 Time: presents the local time, UTC, off-set and time zone.
 Position: latitude, longitude and altitude information.
 Channels: monitored satellites information (number, phase noise, azimuth and elevation).

5.2.2 General information

The section GENERAL INFORMATION of the Web Interface, shown in Figure 40, allows visualizing system
information of the unit.

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Figure 40: Section to visualize general information of the system

The system information is presented as follows:

 Firmware Version: presents the current firmware version of the unit.

 Serial Number: presents the serial number of the unit.
 MAC Address ETHERNET 1/4: presents the MAC address of each ETHERNEt port.
 Key: presents the unit key according to the enabled features (NTP and/or PTP); besides the key, it is
shown the current features configuration of each ETHERNET port.

5.2.3 Events input

The section EVENT of the Web Interface, shown in Figure 41, allows monitoring the timestamp of received
pulses from event input of RT430. The timestamp frequency that is registered in log files is according to the
pulse frequency received through the event input.

This input can be used to check the PTP signal quality when RT430 is used as slave, i.e., receiver of PTP
signal from external sources connected to the network. The electrical output of the source should be
configured to send pulses in time frequency and in each pulse received by the unit, an event will be
registered in a log file, containing the timestamp of the pulse. The accuracy of event input is in the magnitude
of ns.

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Figure 41: Section of Web Interface to monitor timestamps of event input

 Last Events: In the Timestamp area it is possible to visualize the last ten timestamps from signal
received through the event input. The update of timestamps is not automatic. To visualize them, the
button <UPDATE> must be clicked.
 Log file: Allows visualizing the log file in a .txt format, containing the timestamps registered in the
unit. By clicking <DOWNLOAD> a window will open to save the file in a directory on the computer.

The unit packs 3600 timestamps each turned hour and discards the old timestamps, i.e., there are 3600
recent timestamps in the log file.

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6. MAINTENANCE

6.1 Synchronism failure (Locked Signaling)

When the unit is operating without synchronism reference in the GPS antenna, the failure is signaled in
different ways: Local interface, Web Interface, signaling relay, and data packets from IRIG-B, NTP, PTP e
SNMP protocols.

When synchronism failure is detected, some providence is recommended:

 Check for configuration being transmitted to the unit. During transmission, the unit should
momentarily go out of operation to reboot. This behavior is normal and no action is required. The
LOCKED indicator will lit as soon as the unit resumes operation.
 Make sure the GPS antenna is properly connected to the unit, as the specifications of Chapter 2.
 Make sure the antenna cable being used is in accordance with the specifications presented in
Chapter 1.
 Make sure the unit is synchronized with at least 4 GPS satellites by checking the Web Interface.
Otherwise, check the location of the antenna, making sure that it is installed according to the
recommendations of Chapter 2.

6.1.1 Locked indicator (IHM)

The LOCKED indicator located in the front panel will be off when there is no synchronism reference in the
GPS antenna input. As soon as a GPS antenna is connected, the indicator will start blinking while it
downloads a satellite almanac. This behavior is normal and no actions are necessary. The LOCKED indicator
will stop blinking and stay lit as soon as the download is completed (it may take a few minutes when a unit is
moved over long distances or has been out of operation for a long period of time).

6.1.2 Remote monitoring (Web Interface)

In the monitoring area of the Web Interface it is shown the information LOCKED and the number of satellites
when there is synchronism reference in the GPS antenna input, and UNLOCKED when reference is
disconnected.

6.1.3 Dry-contact relay (LOCKED)

RT430 has a dry-contact normally closed for remotely signaling the synchronism state of the unit. As the unit
is powered up, the dry-contact LOCKED is normally closed. Synchronism information from at least 4 GPS
satellites is required for the dry-contact to open. In case the unit loses GPS satellite reference, the dry-
contact closes signaling synchronism loss.

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6.1.4 IRIG-B Signal

When the bits are all in 0, the unit is in LOCKED state, i.e., there is synchronism reference in the GPS antenna
input. In case the synchronism reference is disconnected or the signal is weak, the bits combination will differ
from zero.

6.1.5 PTP Protocol

In PTP protocol, there is a bit called time traceable that, when set, informs the existence of synchronism
reference in the GPS antenna input. Besides the existence of a reference signal, it is possible to qualify the
signal, according to the bits clock class and clock accuracy, in which the criterion for assessing the quality of
the signal is configured in the device that receives the PTP messages.

6.1.6 NTP Protocol

In NTP protocol, information is given in layers, known as Stratum, numbered from 0 to 16. Layer 1 indicates
the unit is operating with synchronism reference from the GPS antenna input, and it is in LOCKED state. Layer
16 indicates the synchronism reference was interrupted, i.e., the unit is not on LOCKED state.

Also, the synchronism information in this protocol is updated every-2-minutes after the synchronism
reference is interrupted.

6.1.7 SNTP Protocol

In SNMP protocol, a data set is sent containing time reference and status of the external synchronism
reference.

When the status data is zero, it represents the lack of synchronism reference in the GPS antenna input.
When it is 1, it represents the existence of synchronism reference in the GPS antenna input, i.e., it is in
LOCKED state.

6.2 Firmware update

Eventually, new firmware versions will be released with updates and improvements to the unit.

The SETUP section of the Web Interface, shown in Figure 42, allows updating the firmware, manipulating
configurations, changing key, and changing configuration username and password. Firmware and key
updates will be described in Chapter 4.

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Figure 42: Section to update firmware, manipulate configurations, change key and change configuration username
and password

To update the unit firmware, access the SETUP section of the Web Interface by typing the unit IP address in a
default browser and follow the steps below:

1. Click <SEARCH> and it will allow the search of a new firmware update file in the windows
directories. Enter the directory and the firmware update file name in the <FILE> field and it
will be sent to the unit. The update file has the extension .fw434
2. Click < SEND> to send the new firmware to the unit.
3. After clicking <SEND>, a new window will open requesting username and configuration
password, as shown in Figure 43. Enter username and password and click <LOGIN>. To
cancel the action, click on <CANCEL>.

Figure 43: Username and password window to update firmware

4. During the transmission, the unit will momentarily go out of operation.

5. After the change is completed, check the main page of the Web Interface. See more details
in Chapter 5 to ensure the correct operation of the unit and the updated firmware.

6.3 Equipment key change

It is possible to update the unit key in order to enable new features, according to the commercial policy. For
the unit key information, see Chapter 1. Contact Alstom to acquire a new key to enable the desired features.

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The SETUP section of the Web Interface, shown in Figure 44, allows updating the firmware, manipulating
configurations, changing key, and changing configuration username and password. Firmware and key
updates will be described in Chapter 4.

Figure 44: Section to update firmware, manipulate configurations, change key and change configuration username
and password.

To change the unit key, access the Web Interface SETUP section, typing the unit IP address in a default
browser and follow the steps below:

1. Enter the new KEY (36 alphanumeric characters) in the KEY field.
2. Click <APPLY> to send the new key to the unit.
3. After clicking <APPLY>, a new window will open requesting username and configuration
password. Enter username and password and click <LOGIN>. To cancel the action, click
<CANCEL>.
4. During the transmission, the unit will momentarily go out of operation. A message
communicating the key change will show up on the screen Figure 45 shows the username
and password window and the message after the transmission.

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Figure 45: Username and Password Window and the message after the transmission of the new key

5. After the change is completed, check the main page of the Web Interface. See more details
in Chapter 5 to ensure the correct operation of the unit and the enabled features.

6.4 Cleaning instructions

Before cleaning the equipment, make sure that the primary voltage is removed. If it is necessary cleaning the
exterior of the equipment, use only a dry cloth. Internally it is not required any cleaning.

6.5 Equipment Return

All parts and components comprising Reason devices shall be repaired exclusively by Alstom. In case of
equipment malfunction the customer shall get in contact with Alstom’s Contact Centre and never attempt to
repair the device by his own.

To request equipment repair service, call Alstom to check out shipment options and receive the technical
assistance order code.

The equipment shall be packed in its original package or a suitable package to protect against impacts and
moisture.

Send equipment to address supplied including the sender's identification and the technical assistance
reference.

6.6 Instructions for Equipment Repair/Service for Service Personnel

The instructions presented in this topic shall only be followed by Alstom service Personnel.

In case any repair needs to be done, follow the procedure below to ensure the safety of the operation.

1) Disconnect power supply;

2) Disconnect all other connections leaving the grounding strap to be removed at the end;
3) Perform a visual inspection to make sure the equipment is isolated;

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4) Position the device in place where there is free space to work and make sure to install proper
working and safety warnings at the location, also keep available all tools and aids that is going to be
used;
5) Wait a few minutes so the capacitors may discharge;
6) Disassemble the device by unscrewing the case screws and pulling up the top side of the case; after
that, carry on with the proper repairs. Keep in mind that disassembling the equipment may expose
sensitive electronic circuitry. Take suitable precautions against electrostatic voltage discharge
(ESD) to avoid damage to the equipment.

After the repairs are done, follow the procedure below in order to verify the safe state of the equipment and
to put it back into operation.

1) Reconnect all internal cable that have been removed for the repair;
2) Perform a visual inspection on the device to make sure there are no remainders of the repair service
inside the casing or any other noncompliance;
3) Place back the top side of the case and fasten it using the proper screws;
4) Connect the grounding strap and then the power supply to the equipment;
5) Wait for the equipment to initialize, it will run self-diagnostic routines and if everything is right the
“Ready” LED on its front panel will light up indicating the equipment is safe and operational;
6) Follow the procedures in the Safety Section Chapter 4 . Installation, Commissioning and Servicing.

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APPENDIX A – CORTEC

Variants IED Order Number Optional

1-5 6 7 8 9 10 11-12 13 14 15 16
Model Type
RT430 GPS Grandmaster Clock RT430

Power Supply 1
110-250 Vdc / 100-240 Vac 3

Power Supply 2
110-250 Vdc / 100-240 Vac 3
Not installed X

Ethernet Interface 1
RJ45 copper 100BASE-TX for configuration only C
RJ45 copper 100BASE-TX for NTP server and
configuration N
RJ45 copper 100BASE-TX for PTP (IEEE 1588)
server, NTP server and configuration P

Ethernet Interface 2
RJ45 copper 100BASE-TX for configuration only C
RJ45 copper 100BASE-TX for NTP server and
configuration N
RJ45 copper 100BASE-TX for PTP (IEEE 1588)
server, NTP server and configuration P
PRP-redundant RJ45 copper 100BASE-TX port
(same function as interface 1)* R

* Not valid for PTP server

Customization / Regionalisation
Default A
Reason branding B
Sample Customer specific C

Firmware Version
Firmware version number 05

Hardware Design Suffix

Initial version A

GPS Antenna
Without antenna 0
3.3V TNC Female active GPS antenna 1

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Antenna Cable
No cable 0
15 m (50 ft) TNC Male to BNC Male RGC-58
antenna cable 1
25 m (82 ft) TNC Male to BNC Male RGC-58
antenna cable 2
40 m (131 ft) TNC Male to BNC Male RGC-58
antenna cable 3
75 m (246 ft) TNC Male to BNC Male RGC-08 low
attenuation antenna cable 4
100 m (328 ft) TNC Male to BNC Male RGC-08 low
attenuation antenna cable 5

Surge Arrester
Without surge arrester 0
10 kA, 50 Ohms, BNC-type connector Surge
Arrester for 0-2000 MHz 1

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APPENDIX B -IRIG-B STANDARD SUMMARY

IRIG-B004 and IRIG-B124 Content

Table A.1: IRIG-B standard summary.

0 reference bit ( )

1 + 10 ms seconds 1 seconds (0 ... 59 or 60)

2 + 20 ms seconds 2

3 + 30 ms seconds 4

4 + 40 ms seconds 8

5 + 50 ms index bit (0)

6 + 60 ms seconds 10

7 + 70 ms seconds 20

8 + 80 ms seconds 40

9 + 90 ms position identifier 1 ( )

10 + 100 ms minutes 1 minutes (0 ... 59)

11 + 110 ms minutes 2

12 + 120 ms minutes 4

13 + 130 ms minutes 8

14 + 140 ms index bit (0)

15 + 150 ms minutes 10

16 + 160 ms minutes 20

17 + 170 ms minutes 40

18 + 180 ms index bit (0)

19 + 190 ms position identifier 2 ( )

20 + 200 ms hours 1 hours (0 ... 23)

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21 + 210 ms hours 2

22 + 220 ms hours 4

23 + 230 ms hours 8

24 + 240 ms index bit (0)

25 + 250 ms hours 10

26 + 260 ms hours 20

27 + 270 ms index bit (0)

28 + 280 ms index bit (0)

29 + 290 ms position identifier 3 ( )

30 + 300 ms days 1 day of the year (1 ... 365 or 366)

31 + 310 ms days 2

32 + 320 ms days 4

33 + 330 ms days 8

34 + 340 ms index bit (0)

35 + 350 ms days 10

36 + 360 ms days 20

37 + 370 ms days 40

38 + 380 ms days 80

39 + 390 ms position identifier 4 ( )

40 + 400 ms days 100

41 + 410 ms days 200

42 + 420 ms index bit (0)

43 + 430 ms index bit (0)

44 + 440 ms index bit (0)

45 + 450 ms index bit (0)

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46 + 460 ms index bit (0)

47 + 470 ms index bit (0)

48 + 480 ms index bit (0)

49 + 490 ms position identifier 5 ( )

The last 2 digits of the year (00 ...

+ 500 ms year 1
50 99)

51 + 510 ms year 2

52 + 520 ms year 4

53 + 530 ms year 8

54 + 540 ms index bit (0)

55 + 550 ms year 10

56 + 560 ms year 20

57 + 570 ms year 40

58 + 580 ms year 80

59 + 590 ms position identifier 6 ( )

60 + 600 ms index bit (0)

61 + 610 ms index bit (0)

62 + 620 ms Daylight Saving Pending (DSP) 1 during the minute before

beginning or end of DST

63 + 630 ms Daylight Saving Time (DST) 1 during DST

difference between local time and

+ 640 ms Time Offset Sign (0=+, 1=-)
64 UTC (negative for West Greenwich)

difference between local time and

+ 650 ms Time Offset 1
65 UTC

66 + 660 ms Time Offset 2 (-12 ... +12)

67 + 670 ms Time Offset 4

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68 + 680 ms Time Offset 8

69 + 690 ms position identifier 7 ( )

70 + 700 ms Time Offset /2

71 + 710 ms Time Quality 0000 (0) : locked

72 + 720 ms Time Quality 1111 (F) : no-time

73 + 730 ms Time Quality 1011 (B) : never locked

74 + 740 ms Time Quality 0100 (4) : free-wheeling

Módulo 2 of the sum of the data bits

75 + 750 ms Parity (odd) 0 a 74 (Bits 75-99 not included in
the sum)

76 + 760 ms index bit (0)

77 + 770 ms index bit (0)

78 + 780 ms index bit (0)

79 + 790 ms position identifier 8 ( )

80 + 800 ms time-of-day 1 seconds of the year

81 + 810 ms time-of-day 2 (0 ... 86399 or 86400)

82 + 820 ms time-of-day 4

83 + 830 ms time-of-day 8

84 + 840 ms time-of-day 16

85 + 850 ms time-of-day 32

86 + 860 ms time-of-day 64

87 + 870 ms time-of-day 128

88 + 880 ms time-of-day 256

89 + 890 ms position identifier 9 ( )

90 + 900 ms time-of-day 512

91 + 910 ms time-of-day 1024

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92 + 920 ms time-of-day 2048

93 + 930 ms time-of-day 4096

94 + 940 ms time-of-day 8192

95 + 950 ms time-of-day 16384

96 + 960 ms time-of-day 32768

97 + 970 ms time-of-day 65536

98 + 980 ms index bit (0)

99 + 990 ms position identifier 0 ( )

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APPENDIX C - PTP STANDARD CONCEPTS (IEEE1588)

Description

The Precision Time Protocol (PTP) is an ultimate time synchronism accuracy protocol for Ethernet networks.
On a local area network, it achieves clock accuracy in the sub-microsecond range, making it suitable for
applications where synchronism is essential to the measurement system. The ultimate time accuracy of the
protocol is obtained from the compensation of propagation delay information between the synchronism
source and destination.

IEEE 1588 - 2002 standard, officially entitled “Standard for a Precision Clock Synchronization Protocol for
Networked and Control Systems”, originally defined PTP protocol. In 2008, the standard was revised and
had its protocol accuracy and robustness improved.

The protocol describes a hierarquical master-slave architecture designed for clock distribution, where the
root timing reference is called Grandmaster clock, which transmits synchronization information to the clocks
residing on its network segment.

Definitions according to IEEE 1588 Standard

 Clock: IEEE1588 standard defines a clock as a network device capable of using PTP protocol and
providing a measurement of the passage of time since a defined epoch.
 Synchronized Clocks: According to IEEE1588 standard, two clocks are synchronized to a specified
uncertainty if they have the same epoch and their measurements of time of a single event at an
arbitrary time differ by no more than that uncertainty.
 Master Clock: According to IEEE1588, it is a clock that is the source of time to which all other clocks
on that path synchronize.
 Grandmaster Clock: IEEE1588 defines a grandmaster clock, within a domain, as a clock that is the
ultimate source of time for clock synchronization using the protocol.
 Slave Clock: IEEE1588 defines a slave clock as a clock that is coordinated with a master clock, i.e.,
it is capable of recognizing time synchronism messages from a master clock.
 Best Master Clock Algorithm: According to IEEE1588, The Best Master Clock algorithm (BMC)
performs a distributed selection of the best candidate clock to be used as clock source based on the
following clock properties:

o A universally unique numeric identifier for the clock. This is typically constructed based on a
device's MAC address.
o Time information quality is based on the time system adopted as reference.
o Priority assigned to a clock in its configuration.
o Clock variance, which represents its stability based on observation of its performance over
time.

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The algorithm establishes an order of searching for the attributes and from the results, determines which will
be used as time source.

 Boundary Clock: According to IEEE1588 standard, a boundary clock has multiple PTP ports in a
domain and maintains the timescale used in the domain. It may serve as the source of time, i.e., be
a master clock, and may synchronize to another clock, i.e., be a slave clock.
 Ordinary Clock: According to IEEE1588 standard, an ordinary clock has a single PTP port in a
domain and maintains the timescale used in the domain. It may serve as a source of time, i.e., be a
master clock, or may synchronize do another clock, i.e., be a slave clock.
 Transparent Clock: According to IEEE1588,a transparent clock is a device that measures the time
take from a PTP event message to transit the device and provides this information to clocks
receiving this PTP event message.
 End-to-end Transparent Clock: According to IEEE1588 standard, it is a transparente clock that
supports the use of the end-to-endy delay measurement mechanism between slave clocks and
master clock.
 Peer-to-peer Transparent Clock: According to IEEE1588 standard, it is a transparent clock that, in
addition to providing PTP event transit time information, also provides corrections for the propagation
delay of the link connected to the port receiving the PTP event message.
 One-step Clock: According to IEEE1588 standard, it is a clock that provides time information using
a single event message.
 Two-step Clock: According to IEEE1588 standard, it is a clock that provides time information using
the combination of an event message and subsequent general message.
 Accuracy: According to IEEE1588 standard, the mean of the time or frequency error between the
clock under test and a perfect reference clock, over na ensemble of measurements. Stability is a
measure of how the mean varies with respect to variables such as time, temperature, and so on. The
precision is a measure of the deviation of the error from the mean.
 Profile: According to IEEE1588 standard, profile is a set of all allowed PTP features applicable to a
device.
 Timeout: According to IEEE1588 standard, timeout is the time in which a device waits to receive
synchronization messages. In case the message is not received within this time interval, the clock
that sends messages is considered out of operation and the BMC algorithm is ran, and chooses a
second master clock.

Hierarchical Topology

IEEE1588 defines a hierarquical topology composed of different types of clocks that send and receive
synchronization messages.

In hierarquical topology, a boundary clock is elected the grandmaster clock that sends PTP messages for the
entire network, which are also connected ordinary and boundary clocks. The boundary clocks connected to
the network are used as intermediate synchronism source for ordinary clock. The selection of the source
clock is performed by each receiver device, using the BMC algorithm.

Multicast e Unicast Networks

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The first revision of the IEEE1588 standard specifies only multicast network where a PTP message sent by a
network port can be received by all other ports connected to the same network. The great advantage of the
multicast network is that the master clock sends only one packet of time synchronism to the network, and it is
received by all slave devices connected to that network.

The second revision of the standard also specifies the form of unicast communication where the clock
master has to send time synchronization packets for each slave device connected to the network, which
requires the master clock to have greater processing power and causes the network traffic to be more
overloaded.

PTP Synchronization

Through use of the BMC algorithm, PTP elects a master source of time for an IEEE1588 domain and for
each network segment in the domain. Clocks determine the offset between themselves and their master. Let
the variable represent physical time. For a given slave device, the offset $o(t)$ at a time $t$ is defined by:

where s(t) represents the time measured at the clock at physical time t, and m(t) represents the time
measured at the master at physical time t.

The master clock periodically broadcasts the current time as a message to the other clocks. Under
IEEE1588-2088, broadcasts are up to 10 messages per second.

Each broadcast begins at time T1 which a Sync multcast message sent by the master to all the clocks in the
domain. A clock receiving this message takes not of the local time T1' when this message is received. The
master may subsequently send a multicast Follow Up with accurate timestamp. Not all masters have ability
to present an accurate timestamp in the Synch message. It is only after the transmission is complete that
they are able to retrieve an accurate timestamp for the Sync transmission from their network hardware.
Masters with this limitations use the Follow Up message to convey T1. Masters with PTP capabilities built
into their network hardware are able to present an accurate timestamp in the Synch message and do not
need to send Follow Up messages.

In order to accurately synchronize to their master, clocks must individually determine the network transit time
of the Sync messages. The transit time is determined indirectly by measuring round-trip time from each clock
to its master. The clocks initiate an exchange with their master designed to measure the transit time d. The
exchange begins with a clock sending a Delay Req message at time T2 to the master. The master receives
and time stamps the Delay Req at time T2' and responds with a Delay Resp message. The master includes
the time stamp T2' in the Delay Resp message. Through these exchanges, a clock learns T1, T1', T2 and
T2'.

If d is the transit time for the Synch message, and is the constant offset between master and slave clocks,
then:

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Combining the above two equations, we find that:

The clock now knows the offset õ during this transaction and can correct itself by this amount to bring it into
agreement with their other master.

Network protocols

IEEE1588 standard defines the network layers where the PTP protocol will be applied. It is possible to use
PTP protocol in a network layer with IEEE 802.3 Ethernet (layer 2) or UDP/IPv4 (layer 3) connection.

The layer 3 (UDP/IPv4) is used in more environments facilitating the compatibility of sending and receiving
messages between the devices connected to the network.

To use the layer 2 it is necessary that the network has ETHERNET connections between all master and slave
clocks, which are not common when the network is divided into subnets and there is not an interconnection
between them. The advantage of using layer 2 is that the traffic through the network is smaller because the
sent packets do not require including IP and UDP address.

Once the PTP protocol has low traffic when compared to other protocols, the network traffic is not limiting
factor of the use of layer 3.

RT430 uses PTP protocol in its UDP/IPv4 (layer 3) network layer.

Clock operation mode

PTP protocol requires the master clock sending synchronism messages periodically to all slave clocks
connected to the network. Furthermore, master clocks must register and communicate to the slave clocks
the exact timestamp in which the data packets were sent. This information can be sent in a single packet or
two packets separately.

In One-step operation mode, the synchronism information is sent in in the same data packet as the
timestamp of the message. In Two-step operation mode, the synchronism information is sent in a data
packet and the timestamp information of the message is sent in another one. The accuracy of both modes is
the same.

RT430 allows sending messages in both One-step and Two-step modes.

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Delay measurement mechanism

ccording to IEEE1588 a slave clock is capable of measuring the delay of message propagation that
represents the time that a message takes to cross the master-slave path. The measurement of this delay is
necessary to perform a time correction of the time of receipt of the message in relation to the time it was
sent. The delay measurement is performed by sending messages containing the timestamp of the time of
receipt to the master clock which sends a reply with information of the delay.

The second review of IEEE1588 standard, in 2008, specifies two ways of compensating delay: End-to-end
and Peer-to-peer:

 End-to-end: measurement of delay across the network between master and slave clocks.
 Peer-to-peer: measurement of delay only between master and slave clocks as neighbors.

The advantage of P2P is that the accuracy of synchronism is immune to change in the network topology,
since the delay between each master-slave connection is calculated for each packet sent. However, the P2P
solution is possible only when all devices in the network are transparent, i.e., they can perform delay
measurement between one point and another. In network applications where the network comprises devices
without measurement of delay, it is necessary to use the E2E mode, which calculates the delay in a general
way between the two ends of the network.

RT430 is capable of measuring the time a synchronism message takes to cross a master-slave path, using
E2E and P2P mechanisms.

Master, Slave e Grandmaster clocks

In PTP protocol, master clocks send message packets with synchronism information, slave clocks receive
and process the synchronism messages, and grandmaster clocks that are the source of synchronism for the
entire network.

IEEE1588 standard specifies the Best Master Clock algorithm (BMC) which selects the best candidate to be
elected the master of the network, used as synchronism source. The selection is performed from the
attributes and attributed priorities to the possible candidate. The algorithm establishes a search order, and
from the results, it determines which one will be the clock used as time source.

RT430 is pre-configured to operate as master of the network and it can be configured to operate as slave.

PTP Messages

In PTP protocol, the messages containing synchronism information and timestamp are sent to the entire
network in multicast mode, in which a PTP message sent by a network port can be received by all other
ports connected to the same network. The advantage of multicast mode network is that the master clock

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sends only one packet containing synchronism information to the network and this packet is received by all
slave devices connected to this network.

Among the messages specified by IEEE1588 standard, the ones that stand out are related to synchronism
information, timestamp and propagation delay.

The Announce messages are used to inform the devices connected to the network about the existence of a
master clock, available to send synchronism packets. The message includes a packet of values that
indicates the time accuracy of the clock. From the information obtained by the Announce message, it is
possible to execute the BMC algorithm to decide which of the available clocks will be used as master. The
speed the Announce messages are sent influences directly the frequency the slave will perform the BMC
algorithm. Many announce messages can be transmitted at the same time through the network and the slave
clock is responsible to process these messages. All devices connected to the network that are able to be
synchronism source, i.e., operate as master, should periodically send Announce messages to the network,
becoming candidates to be master of the network.

The clock connected to the network selected as master by the BMC algorithm, should send Sync messages
with synchronism information, and in case it is a two-step clock, it should also send a Follow Up message,
containing a timestamp. The sending interval of the messages is configurable and its standard value,
specified by IEEE1588 standard, is one-message-per-second. This interval specifies the frequency the slave
devices receive synchronism information, allowing to adjust its internal clocks to use the master clock as time
reference. In the interval between two synchronism messages the slave devices operate free from
synchronism sources and the time stability in this period is determined by its internal time base, that can be,
for example a crystal oscillator. By choosing a frequency to send synchronism messages through the master
clock, it is important to consider the accuracy of the internal clocks of the slave devices that will be
synchronized by it, and also the bandwidth, because the higher the frequency to send messages is, the
higher the network traffic is.

The delay measurement of messages passing through devices is important to reach the accuracy required
by IEEE1588 standard. Especially in E2E networks, the propagation delay measurement is crucial for the
synchronization. In networks with E2E delay measurement, the frequency the slave devices should measure
delay, which results in sending and receiving messages, should be according to the network stability
regarding the variation of this information.

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APPENDIX D – SERIAL DATAGRAMS

RT430 can be configured to send datagrams through serial ports. The datagrams defined for the unit are
ACEB, NEMEA GPZDA, and Meinberg.

ACEB Datagrams

ACEB datagram comprises 13 bytes, sent once per minute in second 02. The datagram information is
described below.

TABLE C.1: ACEB Datagram Synchronism Information

Byte Description Possible values

1 Delimiter 0xFF

2 Header 0x01

3 Status 0x00 (locked) or 0x01 (not locked)

4 Start of transmission 0x02

5 Day of week BCD 01 (Monday) ... BCD 07 (Sunday)

6 Year BCD 00 ... 99

7 Month BCD 01 ... 12

8 Day of month BCD 01 ... 31

9 Hour BCD 00 ... 23

10 Minute BCD 00 ... 59

11 Second BCD 02

12 End of transmission 0x03

13 Synchro byte 0x16

NEMEA GPZDA Datagram

NEMEA ACEB datagram comprises 32 characters, sent once per second. The datagram information is
described below:

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$GPZDA,hhmmss.0,DD,MM,YYYY,,*CC CR LF

TABLE C.2: GPZDA Datagram Time Information

Paramter Possible values Description

hh 00 ... 23 hours

mm 00 ... 59 minutes

ss 00 ... 59 seconds

ddd 001 ... 366 julian day

DD 01 ... 31 day of the month

MM 01 ... 12 month

YYYY 2000 ... 2099 year (4 digits)

TABLE C.3 GPZDA Datagram Line Feed and Carriage Return Information.

Caractere ASCII ASCII Description

(decimal) (hexadecimal)

LF 10 0A line feed

CR 13 0D carriage return

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TABLE C.4: GPZDA Datagram Checksum Information.

Paramter Description Comments

CC checksum two hexadecimal digits representing the

result of exclusive OR of all characters
between ‘$’ and ‘*’
(‘$’ and ‘*’ are excluded)

Meinberg datagram

Meinberg datagram comprises 32 characters, sent once per second. The datagram information is described
below:

STX D:DD.MM.YY;T:w;U:hh.mm.ss;uv__ ETX

TABLE C.5: Meinberg Datagram Time Information.

Parmter Possible values Description Description

hh 00 ... 23 hours

mm 00 ... 59 minutes

ss 00 ... 59 seconds

DD 01 ... 31 day of the month

MM 01 ... 12 month

YY 00 ... 99 year (2 digits)

w 1 ... 7 day of the week 1 = monday

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Table C.6: Meinberg Datagram Beginning and End Information

Caractere ASCII ASCII Description

STX 02 02 start-of-datagram

ETX 03 03 end-of-datagram

_ 32 20 espaço

Table C.7: Meinberg Datagram Unit's Synchronism Information

Paramter Description Commets

u status ‘_’ se “locked”, ‘#’ if not

v status ‘_’ se “locked”, ‘*’ if not

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APPENDIX E - GPS ANTENNA DELAY COMPENSATION

The antenna cable affects the unit's performance in two different ways: GPS signal attenuation and GPS
signal propagation delay.

GPS Signal Attenuation

GPS signal attenuation is related to cable type and overall cable length. When using the active antenna
supplied by Alstom, total attenuation should not exceed 32 dB.

Total attenuation can be computed by using:

Where is the attenuation per unit length for the given cable and is the overall cable length.

The table below shows a few typical cable configurations and the associated total attenuation.

TABLE D.1: Antenna cables attenuation.

Cable length Cable RGC58 Cable RGC8

m (50 ft) 7 dB —

m (82 ft) 12 dB —

m (164 ft) 23 dB —

m (246 ft) — 12 dB

m (328 ft) — 17 dB

m (410 ft) — 21 dB

m (492 ft) — 25 dB

Propagation Delay

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The antenna cable delays GPS signal. In applications in which the ultimate time accuracy is desired, this
delay should be compensated inside the unit.

Typically, the delay introduced by coaxial cables is in the magnitude of 4 ns/m (1.2 ns/ft) of cable length.

The exact delay can be computed by using:

Where C = m/s is the speed of light, is a constant which depends on the cable
and is the cable length in meters.

The table below summarizes some typical delays caused by coaxial cables

Tabela D.2: Atenuação de cabos de antena.

Cable length Tipical delay

m (50 ft) 60 ns

m (82 ft) 100 ns

m (164 ft) 200 ns

m (246 ft) 300 ns

m (328 ft) 400 ns

m (410 ft) 500 ns

m (492 ft) 600 ns

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APPENDIX F –APPLICATION EXAMPLES

Application Example 1 - Synchronism Outputs

In Application Example 1, shown in Figure 46, IRIG-B outputs, synchronization via Ethernet with NTP
protocol and serial datagrams to synchronize relays and a disturbance recorder are used. Also a transceiver
optical-electrical (RT412 - Optical Transceiver) to transform an electrical output in optics to synchronize a
relay and a distributor of signals (RT411 - Timing Distributor) that, from an output of the RT430, synchronizes
three relays.

Figure 46: Application Example 1 - Synchronism Outputs

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Application Example 2 - Signal Distribution

In Application Example 2, shown in Figure 47 are employed IRIG-B outputs to synchronize some IEDs, a
disturbance recorder and a signals distributor (RT411 - Timing Distributor) that from an output of the RT430,
synchronizes other four equipment.

Figure 47: Application Example 2 - Signal Distribution

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Application Example 3 - Connecting the Serial Port

The Application Example 3, shown in Figure 48 and Figure 49, illustrates the serial port connections RS232
and RS485 levels, used to synchronize a PLC and two relays, respectively.

Figure 48: Application Example 3 - Connecting the Serial Port at Level RS232

Figure 49: Application Example 3 - Connecting the Serial Port at Level RS485

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